Artwork

Ed. Shippen

Ed. Shippen, by Albert Rosenthal, 1897
Ed. Shippen, by Albert Rosenthal, 1897

Ed. Shippen is a print by the Impressionist artist Albert Rosenthal. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Ed.

About this work

This style fits the Realism movement, which focused on everyday people and careful detail.

This sketch shows a serious-looking man in a dark coat with three buttons. His hair is powdered and pulled back, and he wears a white cravat at his neck. Below the portrait is a small, ornate crest with a bird and scrollwork.

The artist used fine lines to create soft shading, giving the face a gentle texture. This style fits the Realism movement, which focused on everyday people and careful detail.

Next, check out Albert Rosenthal, the artist who made this portrait in 1897.

Overview

Ed. Shippen is a print created by American artist Albert Rosenthal in 1897. It is a portrait of a man and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serious-looking man dressed in 18th-century attire, with powdered hair and a white cravat. A crest featuring a bird and scrollwork is shown below the portrait.

Technique & Style

The artwork is characterized by fine lines and soft shading, which give the subject's face a gentle texture. This attention to detail is consistent with the Realism movement, which emphasized accurate representation.

Artist & collection

Artist

Albert Rosenthal

Albert Rosenthal (January 30, 1863 – December 20, 1939) was an American portrait artist, printmaker, writer, and collector from Philadelphia.

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