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Twelve Portraits: Lord Roberts, by William Nicholson, 1899

Twelve Portraits: Lord Roberts

William Nicholson

1899

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Twelve Portraits: Lord Roberts is a 1899 by William Nicholson, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
William Nicholson
When & what style?
1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a large, blocky man sitting on a horse. His uniform looks stiff, with lots of buttons and a hat. Behind him, rows of tiny soldiers hold rifles, standing in neat lines. The background is flat and brown, like a faded sketch. The artist left out small details, focusing on big shapes and bold lines instead. This style makes the scene feel simple but powerful. Next, check out William Nicholson (British, 1872–1949) to see more of his work.

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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