Artwork
Shakespearean Actor
Shakespearean Actor is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2021.49
- Credit line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Shakespearean Actor' is a photograph that depicts a man in a theatrical costume.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is dressed in attire suggestive of a Shakespearean character, indicated by his black hat, white ruffled collar, and ornate black jacket. His pose, with one leg crossed over the other, adds to the impression of a staged or posed figure.
Technique & Style
The work's attention to detail and realistic representation evoke the styles of Impressionism and Realism, although it is actually a photograph. The level of detail captured is notable, reflecting the photographic medium's ability to accurately record its subject.
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