Who painted The Reverend Septimus C. H. Hansard (1823–1895)?

The Reverend Septimus C. H. Hansard (1823–1895) was painted by Lowes Cato Dickinson in 1893.

Where can I see The Reverend Septimus C. H. Hansard (1823–1895)?

The Reverend Septimus C. H. Hansard (1823–1895) is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is The Reverend Septimus C. H. Hansard (1823–1895)?

The Reverend Septimus C. H. Hansard (1823–1895) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

The Reverend Septimus C. H. Hansard (1823–1895)

Lowes Cato Dickinson , 1893

The Reverend Septimus C. H. Hansard (1823–1895) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Lowes Cato Dickinson. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Reverend Septimus C.

About this work

Overview

The Reverend Septimus C. H. Hansard is an 1893 oil painting by Lowes Cato Dickinson, portraying its subject in a formal, professional light. The work reflects Impressionist influences.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Reverend Septimus C. H. Hansard, distinguished by his long, bushy beard and mustache, dressed formally in a dark jacket and white shirt, holding a cane. His attire and hairstyle suggest a professional or clerical persona.

Technique & Style

Dickinson employs a dark background to create depth, using chiaroscuro to highlight the subject's lighter hair and clothing, aligning with Impressionist principles through this contrast.

History & Provenance

Created in 1893 by Lowes Cato Dickinson, a portrait painter, Christian socialist, and educator, the painting is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

Context

Dickinson's background, including teaching alongside notable figures like John Ruskin and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and founding the Working Men's College, contextualizes the painting within a broader social and artistic movement.

Artist & collection

Artist

Lowes Cato Dickinson

Lowes Cato Dickinson (27 November 1819 – 15 December 1908) was an English portrait painter and Christian socialist. He taught drawing with John Ruskin and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. He was a founder of the Working Men's College in London.