Who painted Rev. Edward Matthews?

Rev. Edward Matthews was painted by Barnett Samuel Marks in 1894.

Where can I see Rev. Edward Matthews?

Rev. Edward Matthews is held by National Library of Wales.

What movement is Rev. Edward Matthews?

Rev. Edward Matthews is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Rev. Edward Matthews

Barnett Samuel Marks , 1894

Rev. Edward Matthews is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Barnett Samuel Marks. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales. Rev.

About this work

Overview

Rev. Edward Matthews is an 1894 oil painting by Barnett Samuel Marks, a Welsh-Jewish artist recognized for his social realism. The work is part of the National Library of Wales collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays Rev. Edward Matthews in a contemplative state, seated in a dark background, dressed in clerical attire, with a pen in hand and papers nearby, conveying a sense of solemn introspection.

Technique & Style

Marks employed an impressionist style with oil paints, utilizing dark hues and nuanced lighting to achieve depth and dimensionality, while maintaining a realistic depiction of the subject.

History & Provenance

Created in 1894 by Barnett Samuel Marks, a Royal Cambrian Academician born in Cardiff in 1827 and later based in London, the painting is now held by the National Library of Wales.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Barnett Samuel Marks

Barnett Samuel Marks (Cardiff 1827–London 1916) R.C.A. (Royal Cambrian Academician) was a Welsh-Jewish portrait painter who was also noted for his social realism paintings.