Artwork
Miner
Miner is a photography by the Romanticist artist Robert H. Vance. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2021.77
- Credit line
- Gift of Michael Mattis and Judith Hochberg
About this work
Overview
Miner is a photograph by Robert H. Vance, created around 1854. It is a portrait held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a bearded man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a light-colored shirt with a dark bow tie. The plain dark background emphasizes the subject.
Technique & Style
The image exhibits characteristics of an aged photograph, with a brownish tone and slight scratches. The use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect through the contrast of light and shadow.
Artist & collection
