William C. Prime

Daniel Huntington

Created:

Movement:

1892

Realism

key Notes:

Gilded Age Portraiture, Intellectual Poise

Dimensions:

54 1/4 x 44 in. (137.8 x 111.8 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Expert

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story of the work:

The painting "William C. Prime" by Daniel Huntington, completed in 1892, is a portrait of the American author, lawyer, and art collector William Cowper Prime. Huntington, a prominent 19th-century American artist known for his portraits and historical subjects, captures Prime in a dignified pose, reflecting his status and contributions to the cultural and intellectual life of his time.

Description of the work:

The painting "William C. Prime" by Daniel Huntington, created in 1892, is a portrait that features the subject seated in a dignified pose, with a composed expression and direct gaze, set against a dark, neutral background that emphasizes his presence. The artist employs a realistic style with meticulous attention to detail in the rendering of Prime's facial features, attire, and the subtle play of light and shadow, which enhances the three-dimensionality of the figure.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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