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Judge Edward Hutchinson Robbins, by Chester (Charles) Harding, oil, 1827

Judge Edward Hutchinson Robbins

Chester (Charles) Harding

1827

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

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Overview

Judge Edward Hutchinson Robbins is a 1827 oil by Chester (Charles) Harding, a American Folk Art work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?
Chester (Charles) Harding
When & what style?
1827 · American Folk Art
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This portrait painting depicts a man with white hair, wearing a black coat and white shirt. He is holding a rolled-up paper in his right hand and sitting in a red chair with a book on the armrest. The background is dark, with a subtle gradient of light and shadow. The man's expression is serious, and his attire suggests a formal or professional setting. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Chester Harding.

About the artist

Portrait of Chester (Charles) Harding
Artist

Chester (Charles) Harding

Chester Harding (September 1, 1792 – April 1, 1866) was an American portrait painter known for his paintings of prominent figures in the United States and England.

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