Artwork
Samuel Barber Clark
Samuel Barber Clark is an unspecified painting by the American Folk Art artist James Frothingham. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
Samuel Barber Clark is a portrait painting created by James Frothingham around 1810. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man, Samuel Barber Clark, seated in a chair, dressed in attire characteristic of the period. The portrait is a representation of the subject in a straightforward manner, engaging the viewer directly.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies the American folk art movement, with Frothingham employing techniques likely aimed at achieving realism, particularly in the rendering of the subject's face and clothing. The style is reminiscent of traditional portraiture, with attention to detail in the subject's attire.
History & Provenance
James Frothingham, the artist, was active in both Massachusetts and New York, and was also the father of painter Sarah C. Frothingham. The painting is now held in The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Artist
James Frothingham (1786–1864) was an American portrait painter in Massachusetts and New York. He was the father of the painter Sarah C. Frothingham.
