Artwork
Roswell Gleason
Roswell Gleason is an oil painting by the American Folk Art artist Edward Dalton Marchant. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of Edward Dalton Marchant.
This painting depicts a man sitting in a chair, dressed in a black suit with a white cravat and vest. His gray hair is neatly styled, and he has a serious expression. The background is a dark brown color, which helps to focus attention on the subject.
The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that the painting is from the 19th century. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic and detailed portrait.
If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of Edward Dalton Marchant.
Overview
The painting *Roswell Gleason*, created in 1848, is a portrait executed in oil paint by Edward Dalton Marchant, an American artist with limited formal training.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Roswell Gleason seated in a chair, attired in formal 19th-century clothing, with a serious expression, conveying a sense of dignity and solemnity.
Technique & Style
Marchant's use of oil paint achieves a high level of realism and detail, characteristic of his portrait style, which is associated with American folk art.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection, and was created by Marchant, who briefly studied with Gilbert Stuart in 1825 before establishing his own portrait studio.
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…
