(Asa) Samuel Hammond
Francis Alexander
key Notes:
Portraiture, 19th-century American art
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Dimensions:
30 x 25 1/4 in. (76.2 x 64.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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story of the work:
Francis Alexander's portrait "(Asa) Samuel Hammond" exemplifies the artist's adeptness in capturing the character and status of his sitters during the early 19th century. The painting contributes to the understanding of American portraiture of the period, reflecting both the stylistic tendencies of the era and the social prominence of its subject.
Description of the work:
The painting "(Asa) Samuel Hammond" by Francis Alexander is a portrait that features a seated male figure, depicted with a composed and dignified expression. The artist employs a restrained color palette, emphasizing the subject's facial features and attire with meticulous attention to detail, set against a subdued, neutral background that enhances the figure's prominence.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum
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