Catherine Brooks Hall

Shepard Alonzo Mount

Created:
Movement:
1830
Realism
key Notes:
Portraiture, Early American Realism
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Dimensions:
34 x 27 in. (86.4 x 68.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Catherine Brooks Hall by Shepard Alonzo Mount

Artist: Shepard Alonzo Mount

Title: Catherine Brooks Hall

Date: 1830

Medium: Oil on canvas

Artistic and Historical Context

The painting "Catherine Brooks Hall" by Shepard Alonzo Mount, created in 1830, exemplifies the early 19th-century American portrait tradition. Mount's work is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and the ability to capture the sitter's personality, reflecting the era's emphasis on individualism. This piece contributes to the understanding of American portraiture during a period when the nation was establishing its cultural identity. Shepard Alonzo Mount, a member of the prominent Mount family of artists, was known for his portraits and genre scenes, which often depicted everyday life with a sense of realism and warmth. His works are significant for their contribution to the development of American art in the pre-Civil War era.

Description of the work:

The painting "Catherine Brooks Hall" by Shepard Alonzo Mount, created in 1830, is an oil on canvas work that exemplifies the American portraiture style of the early 19th century. The artwork captures the likeness of its subject with meticulous attention to detail and a focus on realistic representation, characteristic of Mount's oeuvre.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Catherine Brooks Hall