Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
1842
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
About the artist
Artist
Charles Loring Elliott
Charles Loring Elliott (1812 – 1868) was an American painter known for his portraits.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a 1842 oil by Charles Loring Elliott, a Realism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This portrait features a man with dark, curly hair and a serious expression. He is dressed in a black jacket with a white shirt and a black bow tie. The background is a muted brown color, which helps to focus attention on the subject's face and clothing. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the man is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portrait, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Charles Loring Elliott (1812 – 1868) was an American painter known for his portraits.
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