David Williams Cheever (1831-1915)

Ignaz Marcel Gaugengigl

Created:

Movement:

unknown

Realism

key Notes:

Portraiture, Realism

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"David Williams Cheever (1831-1915)" is a portrait painted by Ignaz Marcel Gaugengigl, an Austrian-American artist known for his detailed and realistic depictions of prominent figures. The work reflects Gaugengigl's skill in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects, contributing to the tradition of American portraiture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Description of the work:

The painting "David Williams Cheever (1831-1915)" by Ignaz Marcel Gaugengigl presents a formal portrait characterized by a realistic representation of the subject, who is depicted in a three-quarter pose, dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and tie. The composition is enhanced by a muted background that emphasizes the figure, while the artist's meticulous attention to detail and use of light contribute to the lifelike quality of the subject's expression and attire.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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