Who painted C. Drury E. Fortnum, Esq., D.C.L.?

C. Drury E. Fortnum, Esq., D.C.L. was painted by Charles Alexander Smith in 1897.

Where can I see C. Drury E. Fortnum, Esq., D.C.L.?

C. Drury E. Fortnum, Esq., D.C.L. is held by Ashmolean Museum.

What movement is C. Drury E. Fortnum, Esq., D.C.L.?

C. Drury E. Fortnum, Esq., D.C.L. is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

C. Drury E. Fortnum, Esq., D.C.L.

Charles Alexander Smith , 1897

C. Drury E. Fortnum, Esq., D.C.L. is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Charles Alexander Smith. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum. C.

About this work

Overview

C. Drury E. Fortnum, Esq., D.C.L. is a portrait painted in oil by Charles Alexander Smith, a Canadian artist, in 1897. The painting is now part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts an elderly man, C. Drury E. Fortnum, dressed in formal attire, including a red robe and a gold chain, signifying his status and dignity. The subject's formal clothing and dignified pose suggest a representation of his professional or academic standing, as indicated by the title 'D.C.L.', likely signifying a Doctor of Civil Law.

Technique & Style

The work is associated with the Impressionist movement, characterized by its use of oil paint. The artist's attention to detail, such as the rendering of the subject's white hair and beard, and the gold chain across his chest, demonstrates a commitment to capturing the subject's likeness and status.