Artwork
The Burgomaster
The Burgomaster is an unspecified painting by Anto Carte. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Burgomaster is a 1924 portrait painting by Belgian artist Anto Carte, held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an elderly man, likely a burgomaster, seated at a table with a white jug, dressed in formal attire and holding a cane, set against a background featuring a display case with a statue of the Virgin Mary.
Technique & Style
Carte's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing attention to the central figure, reflecting his shift towards Flemish Expressionism after World War I.
History & Provenance
Anto Carte, born in 1886 in Mons, was trained in various academies and initially worked in a Symbolist style before adopting Flemish Expressionism, aligning with the Sint-Martens-Latem group.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Antoine "Anto" Carte (8 December 1886 - 15 February 1954) was a Belgian painter. Antoine Carto was born in Mons in 1886. His father was a joiner. Anto Carte was first apprenticed to François Depooter, an interior…
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