Captain Joseph Trevitt Pike (1785-1862)

Joseph Wood

Created:

Movement:

unknown

Realism

key Notes:

Military portraiture, detailed realism.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Captain Joseph Trevitt Pike (1785-1862)" is a portrait painted by Joseph Wood, an English artist known for his work in the early 19th century. The painting serves as a significant representation of military portraiture of the period, capturing the likeness and status of Pike, who was a notable figure in the British Army, thereby reflecting the societal values and artistic conventions of its time.

Description of the work:

"Captain Joseph Trevitt Pike (1785-1862)" by Joseph Wood is a portrait that captures the subject in a formal pose, adorned in a military uniform indicative of his rank and era. The composition employs a muted color palette, with attention to detail in the fabric textures and the rendering of Pike's facial features, conveying a sense of dignity and authority.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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