Wallace Brett Donham (1877-1954)

Charles Sydney Hopkinson

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Portraiture, Academic Realism

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Wallace Brett Donham (1877-1954)" is a portrait painted by Charles Sydney Hopkinson, an American artist known for his work in the early 20th century. The painting reflects Hopkinson's skill in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects, contributing to the tradition of American portraiture during a period marked by a growing appreciation for individual identity and representation in art.

Description of the work:

"Wallace Brett Donham (1877-1954)" by Charles Sydney Hopkinson is a portrait that exemplifies the artist's mastery of color and light, capturing the subject in a three-quarter pose against a muted background. The composition is characterized by a careful rendering of texture in the subject's attire and a subtle interplay of shadow and illumination that highlights Donham's facial features and expression.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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