John Collins Warren

Gilbert Stuart

Created:
Movement:
1815
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key Notes:
Realistic portraiture, Neoclassical style.
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Dimensions:
30 1/4 x 25 1/4 in. (76.8 x 64.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"John Collins Warren," painted by Gilbert Stuart in 1815, is a portrait of the prominent American surgeon and medical educator, reflecting the artist's mastery in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects. The painting is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its role in commemorating Warren's contributions to medicine and education in early 19th-century America.

Description of the work:

"John Collins Warren," painted by Gilbert Stuart in 1815, is an oil on canvas portrait that depicts the prominent Boston physician in a three-quarter pose, exuding a sense of authority and intellect. The composition is characterized by a dark, muted background that contrasts with Warren's light-colored attire, while the meticulous rendering of facial features and textures exemplifies Stuart's mastery of realism and attention to detail.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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John Collins Warren