Le Baron Russell Briggs (1855-1934)

Edmund C. Tarbell

Created:

Movement:

1910

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key Notes:

Portraiture, Impressionist style

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:

"Le Baron Russell Briggs (1855-1934)" is a portrait painted by Edmund C. Tarbell, an American artist associated with the Boston School of painting, known for his mastery of light and color. The work reflects Tarbell's commitment to capturing the essence of his subjects, as Briggs was a prominent educator and art collector, serving as the president of Radcliffe College, which underscores the painting's significance in representing the cultural and intellectual milieu of early 20th-century America.

Description of the work:

"Le Baron Russell Briggs (1855-1934)" by Edmund C. Tarbell is a portrait that exemplifies the artist's mastery of light and texture, featuring a seated figure in formal attire against a muted background. The composition is characterized by its soft brushwork and a harmonious color palette, which enhances the dignified presence of the subject while emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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