Reuben Hull Booth (1771-1814)
Ralph Earl
key Notes:
Portraiture, Neoclassical style
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medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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story of the work:
"Reuben Hull Booth (1771-1814)" is a portrait painted by American artist Ralph Earl, completed in 1791. The work exemplifies Earl's neoclassical style and reflects the social status of Booth, a prominent figure in early American society, highlighting the artist's role in shaping American portraiture during the late 18th century.
Description of the work:
"Reuben Hull Booth (1771-1814)" by Ralph Earl is a portrait that exemplifies the artist's neoclassical style, characterized by its clear delineation of form and a restrained color palette. The composition features Booth in a three-quarter pose, dressed in period attire, with a neutral background that emphasizes the subject's dignified expression and posture.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum
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