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Portrait of Mr. C.
Portrait of Mr. C. is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Max Bohm. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Technique & Style
Max Bohm executed Portrait of Mr. C. in 1896 using oil paint applied to a panel support. The work measures 49.5 cm in height and 36.8 cm in width. Created in Cleveland, the painting adheres to the conventions of the portrait genre through its formal presentation of the sitter. The medium and support combination reflects the standard academic practices of the late 19th century.
History & Provenance
Portrait of Mr. C. is an oil painting on panel executed in 1896 in Cleveland by American artist Max Bohm. The work measures 49.5 cm by 36.8 cm. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is catalogued under accession number 1946.70. No documentation of a specific commission or prior private owners has been identified in the available sources.
Overview
Max Bohm's "Portrait of Mr. C." is an oil painting created in 1896. This work depicts an unidentified male subject and showcases Bohm's approach to portraiture at the turn of the century. The painting is currently part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art, where it represents a specific period in American art history.
Subject & Meaning
His gaze is directed downwards, intently focused on a small item held in his hands, which appears to be either a tool or a piece of jewelry.
The painting features a man with dark hair and a mustache, dressed in a white shirt with full sleeves and a dark outer garment. His gaze is directed downwards, intently focused on a small item held in his hands, which appears to be either a tool or a piece of jewelry. This posture conveys a sense of deep concentration, drawing the viewer into the subject's private moment of engagement with the object.
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