Artwork
Frederic W. Lincoln, Jr.
Frederic W. Lincoln, Jr. is an unspecified painting by the American Impressionist artist James Harvey Young. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
To learn more about the artist's style and technique, explore the work of James Harvey Young (American, 1830–1918).
This painting depicts a man in a dark suit with a white shirt and black bow tie. He is seated and holds a pen in his right hand, with papers on a desk in front of him. A newspaper is visible behind him.
The man's attire and the setting suggest a formal portrait. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the image.
To learn more about the artist's style and technique, explore the work of James Harvey Young (American, 1830–1918).
Overview
James Harvey Young's 1889 portrait, Frederic W. Lincoln, Jr., is a formal depiction of a seated man, now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, dressed in a dark suit, white shirt, and black bow tie, is shown engaged in a literate or professional activity, indicated by the pen in his hand and papers on the desk. A visible newspaper in the background may suggest an interest in current events or a connection to journalism.
Technique & Style
Young employed skillful manipulation of light and shadow to create depth in the portrait, drawing attention to the subject's attire and the desk setup.
History & Provenance
Created in 1889 by American artist James Harvey Young (1830–1918), the painting's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here.
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Artist
James Harvey Young was social historian most well known as an expert on the history of medical frauds and quackery.
