Artwork
Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow
Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Julian Russell Story. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow is a portrait painted in oil by Julian Russell Story in 1896. The work is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow standing with one hand in his pocket, wearing a dark coat and white shirt. His serious expression and gray hair and beard convey a sense of gravitas.
Technique & Style
The painting features thick brushstrokes, particularly in the coat and background, creating a textured, almost grainy effect. This impasto technique enhances the color contrasts, notably between the dark coat and lighter shirt.
Artist & collection
Artist
Julian Russell Story (1857–1919) was an artist, born in Walton-on-Thames.
