Artwork

St. George Tucker, Judge of Court of Appeals of Virginia

St. George Tucker, Judge of Court of Appeals of Virginia, by Max Rosenthal, 1900
St. George Tucker, Judge of Court of Appeals of Virginia, by Max Rosenthal, 1900

St. George Tucker, Judge of Court of Appeals of Virginia is a print by the Impressionist artist Max Rosenthal. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This print, created around 1900 by Max Rosenthal, is a portrait of St. George Tucker, a judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Tucker in formal attire, with long white hair and a ruffled collar, conveying a sense of dignity and authority. The level of detail in his clothing and hairstyle suggests a formal representation.

Technique & Style

The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with strong contrasts between light and dark. The gradient background and sharp focus on Tucker's face and upper body add to the portrait's dimensionality.

Artist & collection

Artist

Max Rosenthal

Max Rosenthal (1833–1918) was an American artist.

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