Nathaniel Southgate Shaler (1841-1906)

Joseph Rodefer DeCamp

Created:

Movement:

1906

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key Notes:

Portraiture, Naturalism

Dimensions:

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

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Nathaniel Southgate Shaler (1841-1906)" is a portrait painted by Joseph Rodefer DeCamp, completed in 1906, which captures the likeness of the prominent American geologist and educator. The work exemplifies DeCamp's mastery of color and light, reflecting the artist's affiliation with the Boston School and his commitment to portraying the intellectual gravitas of his subjects.

Description of the work:

"Nathaniel Southgate Shaler (1841-1906)" by Joseph Rodefer DeCamp 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 rich earth tones and a textured background that emphasizes the figure's contemplative expression and scholarly demeanor.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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