Artwork
Twelve Portraits: Cecil Rhodes
Twelve Portraits: Cecil Rhodes is a print by the Impressionist artist William Nicholson. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2010.631
- Credit line
- Gift of John Bonebrake
About this work
Overview
William Nicholson's Twelve Portraits: Cecil Rhodes is a 1899 print featuring a portrait of the colonial politician Cecil Rhodes. It showcases Nicholson's skill in portraiture and graphic media.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Cecil Rhodes standing with his hands behind his back, his face serious. The simple, bold lines and flat treatment convey a sense of gravitas.
Technique & Style
The work is a black-and-white drawing with a blurred background, suggesting buildings or trees. Nicholson's use of bold, flat lines is characteristic of his style, which contributed to the late-Victorian period's exploration of graphic media.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson (5 February 1872 – 16 May 1949) was a British painter of still-life, landscape and portraits.
