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The Late Col. Samuel Jaques, by Winslow Homer, 1859

The Late Col. Samuel Jaques

Winslow Homer

1859

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Late Col. Samuel Jaques is a 1859 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Winslow Homer
When & what style?
1859 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with a serious expression, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt and a dark cravat. His right arm is bent, resting on a surface that is not fully visible. The background of the painting is a light color, which helps the subject stand out. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it was created in the mid-19th century. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the portrait, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face. The painting is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art, and its style is characteristic of the Impressionism and Realism movements.

About the artist

Portrait of Winslow Homer
Artist

Winslow Homer

Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.

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