Portrait
William Valentine Schevill
key Notes:
Intimate realism, expressive brushwork.
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medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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story of the work:
William Valentine Schevill's "Portrait," created in 1915, exemplifies the artist's engagement with modernist techniques and his exploration of psychological depth in portraiture. The work is notable for its innovative use of color and form, reflecting the broader trends in early 20th-century American art that sought to convey individual identity and emotional resonance.
Description of the work:
"Portrait" by William Valentine Schevill is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and a nuanced use of color, which together create a lifelike representation of the subject. The composition is marked by a balanced arrangement of forms and a subtle interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the three-dimensionality of the figure.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum
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