Lieutenant General Honorable C. W. Stewart
1814
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1814
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Lieutenant General Honorable C. W. Stewart is a 1814 by Henry Meyer, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a person in a military uniform. They’re wearing a tall hat with a plume, a fur-lined cape, and lots of shiny buttons. One hand holds a glove, and the other rests on their hip. The background is plain and dark, so all the focus is on the person’s outfit and serious expression. The uniform looks fancy, with gold trim and medals. The fur collar and gloves suggest this was meant to show rank and importance. Next, check out Romanticism to see how this style used bold details and drama.
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