Artwork
Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland
Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland is a print by the Romanticist artist Albert Newsam. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1940.1158
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
The print 'Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland' is a portrait created by Albert Newsam, an American artist born deaf, in 1832. It is an example of Newsam's work in lithography, a technique he helped establish in the United States.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Charles Carroll, a notable Maryland politician and signer of the Declaration of Independence. The subject's serious expression and direct gaze convey a sense of gravitas, fitting for a historical figure of his stature.
Technique & Style
Newsam's use of chiaroscuro, an artistic technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, creates a sense of depth and draws attention to the subject's face. The dark background gradually lightens around Carroll's head, enhancing the three-dimensional effect.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Albert Newsam (May 20, 1809 – November 20, 1864) was an American lithographer and painter.
