Edward Waldo Forbes (1873-1969)

Pietro (Peter) Pezzati

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Portraiture, Academic Realism

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Edward Waldo Forbes (1873-1969)" is a portrait painted by Pietro (Peter) Pezzati, an artist known for his contributions to American portraiture in the early to mid-20th century. The painting captures Forbes, a prominent art historian and director of the Fogg Art Museum, reflecting Pezzati's skill in rendering character and intellect through his use of color and composition, thereby contributing to the legacy of academic portraiture in the United States.

Description of the work:

The painting "Edward Waldo Forbes (1873-1969)" by Pietro (Peter) Pezzati presents a formal portrait characterized by a realistic representation of the subject, who is depicted in a three-quarter pose, exuding an air of intellectual gravitas. The composition employs a muted color palette, with soft brushwork that highlights Forbes' facial features and attire, while the background remains subdued to emphasize the figure's presence.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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