Cadwallader Colden

John Wollaston

Created:
Movement:
1752
Rococo
key Notes:
Colonial portraiture, Rococo influence
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Dimensions:
30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Cadwallader Colden by John Wollaston

The painting "Cadwallader Colden," created by John Wollaston in 1752, is an exemplary work of colonial American portraiture. Executed in oil on canvas, this portrait reflects Wollaston's distinctive style, characterized by elongated figures and a refined elegance. Wollaston, an English-born artist, was instrumental in shaping the portraiture tradition in the American colonies during the mid-18th century. His work is noted for its blend of European techniques with the emerging American aesthetic. The subject, Cadwallader Colden, was a prominent colonial administrator and scholar, adding historical significance to the piece. Wollaston's portraits are valued for their contribution to the visual documentation of colonial American society and its influential figures.

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Cadwallader Colden by John Wollaston

The painting "Cadwallader Colden" by John Wollaston, created in 1752, is an oil on canvas portrait that exemplifies the Rococo style with its elegant depiction and refined use of color. The artwork portrays Cadwallader Colden, a prominent colonial figure, and is notable for its attention to detail and the artist's characteristic emphasis on the sitter's attire and posture.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Cadwallader Colden