Artwork

Miner

Miner, by Robert H. Vance, 1854
Miner, by Robert H. Vance, 1854

Miner is a photography by the Romanticist artist Robert H. Vance. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Miner is a photograph by Robert H. Vance, created around 1854. It is a portrait held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The photograph depicts a bearded man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a light-colored shirt with a dark bow tie. The plain dark background emphasizes the subject.

Technique & Style

The image exhibits characteristics of an aged photograph, with a brownish tone and slight scratches. The use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect through the contrast of light and shadow.

Artist & collection

Artist

Robert H. Vance

Robert H. Vance (1825–1876) was an American artist.

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