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Portrait of Asher B. Durand, 1860. Creator: Charles Loring Elliott
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Portrait of Asher B. Durand, 1860. Creator: Charles Loring Elliott
Portrait of Asher B. Durand, 1860
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1860s Art Movement Asher B Durand Asher Brown Durand Charles L Elliott Charles Loring Elliott Durand Asher B Durand Asher Brown Elliott Charles L Elliott Charles Loring Engraver Grey Hair Hudson River School Printmaker Realist Walters Art Museum Artistic Movement Oval Shaped
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This portrait, titled "Asher B. Durand" and created by Charles Loring Elliott in 1860, offers a glimpse into the life of one of America's most renowned artists of the 19th century. Asher Brown Durand, depicted here in an oval-shaped oil painting, was a prominent figure in the Hudson River School, an artistic movement that celebrated the natural beauty of the United States. With a direct gaze and a well-groomed, grey-bearded face, Durand exudes a sense of wisdom and experience, fitting for a man who had made a successful career as both a painter and an engraver. The portrait, now housed in the Walters Art Museum, showcases Elliott's mastery of color and form. Durand's head and shoulders are rendered in rich detail, with each wrinkle and follicle of his beard captured with precision. The artist's use of a dark background adds depth and contrast, drawing the viewer's focus to the subject's expressive face. Durand's occupation as a painter and printmaker is evident in this portrait, which serves as a testament to the artistic heritage of the United States during the 1860s. The painting's rectangular shape and the sitter's steady gaze as he looks directly at the camera create a sense of intimacy and connection with the viewer. Overall, this portrait of Asher B. Durand by Charles Loring Elliott is a stunning example of realist portraiture and a valuable addition to the annals of American art history.
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