Artwork
Twelve Portraits: Cecil Rhodes
Twelve Portraits: Cecil Rhodes is a print by the Impressionist artist William Nicholson. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
William Nicholson's Twelve Portraits: Cecil Rhodes is a 1899 print featuring a portrait of the colonial politician Cecil Rhodes. It showcases Nicholson's skill in portraiture and graphic media.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Cecil Rhodes standing with his hands behind his back, his face serious. The simple, bold lines and flat treatment convey a sense of gravitas.
Technique & Style
The work is a black-and-white drawing with a blurred background, suggesting buildings or trees. Nicholson's use of bold, flat lines is characteristic of his style, which contributed to the late-Victorian period's exploration of graphic media.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson (5 February 1872 – 16 May 1949) was a British painter of still-life, landscape and portraits.
