Artwork
The Honorable Joseph Hodges Choate
The Honorable Joseph Hodges Choate is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Carlos Baca-Flor. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Technique & Style
Executed in 1911 by Carlos Baca-Flor, this portrait utilizes oil paint applied to a canvas support.
Executed in 1911 by Carlos Baca-Flor, this portrait utilizes oil paint applied to a canvas support. The work measures approximately 158.8 cm in height and 149.2 cm in width, presenting a substantial, near life-scale depiction of the sitter. As a formal portrait, the composition focuses entirely on the figure of Joseph Hodges Choate.
The application of oil medium on woven canvas represents the traditional materials and handling methods characteristic of early twentieth-century academic portraiture. The work is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
History & Provenance
The portrait of Joseph Hodges Choate was executed by Carlos Baca-Flor in 1911 as an oil on canvas work measuring 158.8 × 149.2 cm. The sources record the painting as a portrait and note its creation in the early twentieth century. The work entered the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, where it is recorded as accession number 11.210.345. No earlier owners or sale records are documented in the provided references, and the commission details are not specified in the sources.
Overview
This painting, titled The Honorable Joseph Hodges Choate, is an oil portrait created by Carlos Baca-Flor in 1911. It depicts its namesake, Joseph Hodges Choate, a prominent figure of his time. The artwork is currently part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it represents a significant example of Baca-Flor's portraiture from the early 20th century.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait presents Joseph Hodges Choate in a formal setting, dressed in a dark robe with a contrasting collar and tie. His posture, leaning against a wooden structure while holding a document, conveys a sense of authority and intellectual engagement. Choate's serious expression and confident demeanor suggest a man of considerable influence and gravitas, reflecting his public persona.
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