Charles Hall Grandgent (1862-1939)

Charles Sydney Hopkinson

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Portraiture, Naturalism

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Charles Hall Grandgent (1862-1939)" is a portrait painted by Charles Sydney Hopkinson, an American artist known for his skill in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects. The painting reflects the early 20th-century American portraiture style, emphasizing realism and the psychological depth of the sitter, contributing to the understanding of social and cultural identity during that period.

Description of the work:

"Charles Hall Grandgent (1862-1939)" by Charles Sydney Hopkinson is a portrait that exemplifies the artist's mastery of color and light, capturing the subject in a three-quarter pose against a muted background. The composition is characterized by a careful rendering of texture in the subject's clothing and a subtle interplay of shadow and illumination that highlights Grandgent's facial features and expression.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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