Tompkins Matteson
1840
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Charles Loring Elliott
Charles Loring Elliott (1812 – 1868) was an American painter known for his portraits.
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unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Tompkins Matteson is a 1840 unspecified by Charles Loring Elliott, a American Folk Art work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man with dark curly hair, a serious expression, and a plain black coat. His face is lit softly from the front, while the dark background fades into shadow. The brushstrokes on his skin look smooth but warm, with a hint of red showing at the edge of the frame. The artist used strong light and dark contrasts to focus on his face. This style was common in portraits of the time. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how artists used light and shadow like this.
Charles Loring Elliott (1812 – 1868) was an American painter known for his portraits.
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