Reduced Study of a Portion of the Lower Part of Titian's Picture of "The Assumption of the Virgin," in the Academy of Venice

Reduced Study of a Portion of the Lower Part of Titian's Picture of "The Assumption of the Virgin"

Charles Herbert Moore, 1890

Charles Herbert Moore's "Reduced Study of a Portion of the Lower Part of Titian's Picture of 'The Assumption of the Virgin'" is an oil on canvas work created in 1890. This painting reflects Moore's dedication to studying and replicating the techniques of the Old Masters, particularly the Venetian Renaissance artist Titian. Moore's work is significant as it demonstrates the 19th-century American interest in European art and the practice of copying masterpieces for educational purposes. As an artist and educator, Moore was instrumental in the establishment of the art department at Harvard University, where he emphasized the importance of studying historical artworks. His meticulous approach to copying Titian's work highlights his commitment to understanding the technical and compositional elements of Renaissance art. This painting serves as a testament to Moore's role in bridging American art education with European artistic traditions.

The painting "Reduced Study of a Portion of the Lower Part of Titian's Picture of 'The Assumption of the Virgin,'" created by Charles Herbert Moore in 1890, is an oil on canvas work that meticulously replicates a segment of Titian's renowned masterpiece housed in the Academy of Venice. Moore's study captures the dynamic composition and rich color palette characteristic of Titian's High Renaissance style, focusing on the lower portion of the original artwork.