Artwork
Portrait of Edward Gleason
Portrait of Edward Gleason is an oil painting by Edward Dalton Marchant. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of Edward Gleason is an oil painting created by American artist Edward Dalton Marchant around 1856. It is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a bearded man in a black jacket and white shirt against a dark background, conveying a somber mood. His attire and serious expression suggest he was a member of the upper class or a professional.
Technique & Style
Marchant's use of dark colors emphasizes the subject's expression, creating a sense of gravity. The painting showcases Marchant's skill as a portraitist, developed through his experience as a house painter and brief study with Gilbert Stuart.
History & Provenance
Edward Dalton Marchant, born in 1806 in Edgartown, Massachusetts, established a portrait studio in his hometown by the mid-1820s. He had a brief period of formal training with Gilbert Stuart in Boston in 1825.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edward Dalton Marchant (1806-1887), also known as Edward D. Marchant and E. D. Marchant, was an American artist. He was born in Edgartown, Massachusetts in 1806. Largely self-taught, Marchant began his career as a house…
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