George Lincoln Goodale (1839-1923)

Blanche Ames Ames

Created:

Movement:

1922

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key Notes:

Botanical Portraiture, Naturalistic Detail

Dimensions:

30 x 25 1/4 in. (76.2 x 64.1 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"George Lincoln Goodale (1839-1923)" is a portrait painted by Blanche Ames Ames, an American artist known for her contributions to both art and botany. The work reflects Ames's engagement with prominent figures of her time, capturing Goodale, a notable botanist and educator, and exemplifying the intersection of scientific inquiry and artistic representation in early 20th-century American art.

Description of the work:

"George Lincoln Goodale (1839-1923)" by Blanche Ames Ames is a portrait that captures the subject in a three-quarter view, characterized by a soft, naturalistic rendering of the face and a subtle interplay of light and shadow. The composition is enhanced by a muted color palette, with earthy tones that evoke a sense of warmth and intimacy, while the background remains understated to emphasize the figure of Goodale.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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