The Lesson

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George Paul Chalmers
Born Montrose, 1833-1878

The Lesson
Oil on canvas

Presented by the Orchar Trustees, 1987
Original Orchar Collection
Museum number 272-1987-54

Chalmers is best known for his portraits of single figures in dimly lit interiors. In this work, he has set himself the challenge of capturing the difference in light as it falls on the dewy skin of youth and the softer wrinkled skin of age.