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Characters of Romance: Baron Muchausen, by William Nicholson, 1900

Characters of Romance: Baron Muchausen

William Nicholson

1900

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Characters of Romance: Baron Muchausen is a 1900 by William Nicholson, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
William Nicholson
When & what style?
1900
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting "Characters of Romance: Baron Muchausen" by William Nicholson depicts a man standing in a landscape, dressed in a large hat and holding a long object. He is wearing a large coat and has a dog sitting next to him. The background is a light brown color, with some darker brown shading to give depth to the image. The man is shown in a dynamic pose, with his body turned to the side and his head looking up. His facial expression is one of confidence and adventure. The dog sitting next to him appears to be a large breed, possibly a hunting dog. The painting is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

About the artist

Portrait of William Nicholson
Artist

William Nicholson

Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson (5 February 1872 – 16 May 1949) was a British painter of still-life, landscape and portraits.

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