Artwork
The Burgomaster
The Burgomaster is an unspecified painting by Anto Carte. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1925.631
- Credit line
- Gift from J. H. Wade
About this work
Overview
The Burgomaster is a 1924 portrait painting by Belgian artist Anto Carte, held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an elderly man, likely a burgomaster, seated at a table with a white jug, dressed in formal attire and holding a cane, set against a background featuring a display case with a statue of the Virgin Mary.
Technique & Style
Carte's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing attention to the central figure, reflecting his shift towards Flemish Expressionism after World War I.
History & Provenance
Anto Carte, born in 1886 in Mons, was trained in various academies and initially worked in a Symbolist style before adopting Flemish Expressionism, aligning with the Sint-Martens-Latem group.
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Artist
Antoine "Anto" Carte (8 December 1886 - 15 February 1954) was a Belgian painter. Antoine Carto was born in Mons in 1886. His father was a joiner. Anto Carte was first apprenticed to François Depooter, an interior…
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