William Eustis Russell (1857-1896)

William Morton Jackson Rice

Created:

Movement:

unknown

Realism

key Notes:

Portraiture, Late 19th Century

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"William Eustis Russell (1857-1896)" is a portrait painted by William Morton Jackson Rice, capturing the likeness of the American politician and businessman who served as the Governor of Massachusetts. The work reflects the late 19th-century American portraiture style, emphasizing realism and the subject's social status, and it contributes to the understanding of political identity and representation during that era.

Description of the work:

"William Eustis Russell (1857-1896)" by William Morton Jackson Rice is a portrait that captures the subject in a three-quarter pose, characterized by a somber color palette dominated by deep browns and muted greens. The composition emphasizes Russell's dignified expression and formal attire, rendered with meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the texture of the fabric and the play of light across his features.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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