Mr. Clark of Chester, New York
Unknown
key Notes:
Folk Portraiture, American Naive art
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Dimensions:
15 1/4 x 10 1/8 in. (38.7 x 25.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on glass
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"Mr. Clark of Chester, New York" is an oil on canvas portrait created in 1840 by an unknown artist, reflecting the style and conventions of American portraiture during that period. The identity of the sitter, Mr. Clark, and the specific context of the painting remain undocumented, contributing to its enigmatic quality within the collection.
Description of the work:
"Mr. Clark of Chester, New York" is an oil-on-glass painting that features a seated male figure, dressed in period attire, against a muted background that emphasizes his presence. The use of oil on glass allows for a distinctive luminosity and depth, enhancing the detailed rendering of the subject's facial features and clothing.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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