Dr. John Warren
1806
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Rembrandt Peale
Rembrandt Peale (February 22, 1778 – October 3, 1860) was an American artist and museum keeper.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dr. John Warren is a 1806 chalk by Rembrandt Peale, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man’s face and shoulders turned slightly to the side. His hair is curly, his expression serious, and he wears a high-collared coat with a flower pinned to the lapel. The artist used only shades of brown, leaving the background plain. The loose, sketchy lines suggest this was a quick study, not a polished portrait. The focus is on the face and hands, with soft shading to show light and shadow. Next, check out Peale, Rembrandt for more portraits like this one.
Rembrandt Peale (February 22, 1778 – October 3, 1860) was an American artist and museum keeper.
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