Charles Sedgwick Minot (1852-1914)

Charles Sydney Hopkinson

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Portraiture, Edwardian Elegance

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Charles Sedgwick Minot (1852-1914)" is a portrait painted by Charles Sydney Hopkinson, an American artist known for his contributions to portraiture in the early 20th century. The work reflects Hopkinson's skill in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects, contributing to the legacy of American portrait painting during this period.

Description of the work:

"Charles Sedgwick Minot (1852-1914)" 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 that enhances the figure's prominence. The composition is characterized by a careful rendering of Minot's features, with attention to texture in the clothing and a subtle interplay of shadow and illumination that conveys a sense of depth and realism.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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