Artwork
President William Howard Taft
President William Howard Taft is a print by Anders Zorn. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
The painting is done in a realistic style, with lots of detail in the man's face and clothes.
This painting shows a man sitting in a chair, looking straight ahead. He's wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a dark tie. His hands are resting on the arms of the chair. The background is a plain wall.
The man's face is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking right at you. The painting is done in a realistic style, with lots of detail in the man's face and clothes.
The painting is a portrait of President William Howard Taft, created by Anders Zorn in 1911. You can find more works by Anders Zorn at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Overview
President William Howard Taft is a portrait print created by Swedish artist Anders Zorn in 1911, now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts the 27th President of the United States, William Howard Taft, seated in a chair, dressed formally in a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie, conveying a sense of seriousness and direct engagement through his forward gaze.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the print emphasizes detailed rendering, particularly in Taft's facial features and attire, characteristic of Zorn's approach to portraiture.
History & Provenance
Created in 1911 by Anders Zorn, the print is currently housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, where other works by the artist are also available for viewing.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Anders Leonard Zorn was born in February 1860 in Mora, Dalarna, the illegitimate son of a Bavarian brewer and a Swedish farmer's daughter; his mother died shortly after his birth, and his grandparents raised him.
