Artwork
Captain Swaton
Captain Swaton is an oil painting. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The piece is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and serves as a visual record of early-twentieth-century portraiture.
The work titled Captain Swaton is a 1900 oil-on-canvas portrait depicting a male sitter identified as Captain Swaton. The painting measures 41 × 33 cm and is attributed to Paulin Jénot. It belongs to the portrait genre, a format traditionally employed to record the appearance and social standing of the subject.
The composition shows the sitter in a straightforward pose, emphasizing his identity through clothing and bearing. The piece is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and serves as a visual record of early-twentieth-century portraiture.
Technique & Style
Captain Swaton is an oil painting on canvas, dated 1900, attributed to the French painter Paulin Jénot. The work is a portrait of a man, measuring approximately 41 cm in height and 33 cm in width, and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The medium, oil paint applied to a woven canvas support, is typical of early-twentieth-century portraiture.
Specific details of the artist's handling technique or the painting's current condition are not documented in the available records.
History & Provenance
The portrait titled Captain Swaton is dated to 1900 and executed in oil on canvas, measuring 41 cm in height and 33 cm in width. It is attributed to the artist Paulin Jénot. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
No specific details regarding the original commission, the initial owner, or the chain of ownership prior to its arrival at the museum are provided in the available records.
Context
Captain Swaton is an oil on canvas portrait painted in 1900, measuring 41 × 33 cm, and belongs to the portrait genre. The work is attributed to Paulin Jénot and is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. Its creation reflects the stylistic tendencies of the period, combining realistic representation with a modest compositional focus typical of contemporary portraiture.
Overview
The painting titled Captain Swaton is an oil portrait depicting a man from the chest up. He is characterized by a thick mustache, a black hat, and a striking red scarf against a warm yellow background. The subject's gaze is directed away from the viewer, conveying a sense of introspection and gravity. This work utilizes a focused composition to highlight the individual's presence.
Artist & collection
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