Charles M. Olcott
1894
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
About the artist
Artist
Platt Powell Ryder
Platt Powell Ryder (1821–1896) was an artist, born in Brooklyn.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Charles M. Olcott is a 1894 oil by Platt Powell Ryder, a Impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This portrait painting depicts a man with dark hair, dressed in a dark jacket over a white shirt and dark bow tie. The background is a dark, mottled color. The man's gaze is directed straight ahead, and his attire suggests a formal or professional setting. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and introspective. To learn more about the technique used in this painting, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
Platt Powell Ryder (1821–1896) was an artist, born in Brooklyn.
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