Josephine Marie Henriette Pascault Gallatin (Mrs. James Gallatin) (1801-1885) and her son, Albert Gallatin II (1830-1930)

George Linen

Created:

Movement:

unknown

Realism

key Notes:

Maternal Bond, Portraiture

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

The painting "Josephine Marie Henriette Pascault Gallatin (Mrs. James Gallatin) and her son, Albert Gallatin II" by George Linen, created in the mid-19th century, serves as a significant representation of familial and social identity within the context of American portraiture. This work reflects the artist's engagement with the conventions of portraiture during this period, emphasizing the subjects' status and the evolving role of women in society.

Description of the work:

The painting "Josephine Marie Henriette Pascault Gallatin (Mrs. James Gallatin) and her son, Albert Gallatin II" by George Linen features a formal portrait composition, characterized by the subjects' poised postures and the use of soft, naturalistic color palettes that enhance their familial connection. The artist employs a detailed rendering of textures in the clothing and a subtle interplay of light and shadow, which contributes to the overall sense of depth and realism in the depiction of both figures.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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