Artwork
Colonel Knowlton
Colonel Knowlton is a print by Max Rosenthal. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the clothing and facial expressions of the subjects.
This image depicts a man in a white shirt, holding a rifle in his right hand. He is surrounded by other men, all of whom are wearing hats and holding rifles. The man in the center appears to be the main subject of the painting, with the others fading into the background.
The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the clothing and facial expressions of the subjects. The overall mood of the painting is one of seriousness and determination.
The artist, Max Rosenthal, was an American painter who created this work in 1900. The painting is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Overview
Colonel Knowlton is a print created by American artist Max Rosenthal in 1900, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Colonel Knowlton, central and prominent, in a white shirt, holding a rifle, surrounded by lesser-defined figures also armed, conveying an atmosphere of collective seriousness and resolve.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the work emphasizes detailed rendering of clothing and facial expressions, underscoring the subjects' solemn demeanor.
History & Provenance
Created in 1900 by Max Rosenthal, the print's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not specified in available details.
Context
Reflecting late 19th-century American artistic tendencies towards realism, the piece captures a moment of militaristic gravity, though specific historical context or event depicted is not immediately clear from the image alone.
Legacy
As part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's holdings, Colonel Knowlton contributes to the institution's collection of early 20th-century American art, offering insight into the period's artistic and thematic preoccupations.
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