Artwork
Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland
Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland is a print by the Romanticist artist Albert Newsam. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The print 'Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland' is a portrait created by Albert Newsam, an American artist born deaf, in 1832. It is an example of Newsam's work in lithography, a technique he helped establish in the United States.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Charles Carroll, a notable Maryland politician and signer of the Declaration of Independence. The subject's serious expression and direct gaze convey a sense of gravitas, fitting for a historical figure of his stature.
Technique & Style
Newsam's use of chiaroscuro, an artistic technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, creates a sense of depth and draws attention to the subject's face. The dark background gradually lightens around Carroll's head, enhancing the three-dimensional effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albert Newsam (May 20, 1809 – November 20, 1864) was an American lithographer and painter.
