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StatsWilliam Sidney Mount
1850
97.0 x 84.0 cm
Charles Loring Elliott (1812-1868) was a celebrated American portraitist known for his realistic style & capturing the essence of prominent figures like Fenimore Cooper. Explore 700+ portraits in museums today.
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Artist Biography
early life and education
charles loring elliott, an american painter, was born in auburn, new york, in 1812. his father, a builder, encouraged his son's early interest in drawing and architecture. elliott's health was fragile, but he persevered to develop his artistic skills. he studied with colonel john trumbull and john quidor in new york city, refining his technique.career
elliott returned to central new york, where he worked intensively at portrait painting for 10 years. his portraits "were never stiff, or clumsy, or cold; but gradually grace, and ease, and warmth, and high feeling, stole into the forms on his canvas…" (source: currier gallery of art). needing the stimulation of the city, he returned to new york in 1845, where trumbull approved of his progress. the following year, he was elected to the national academy of design.notable works and clients
elliott's technique is neither provincial nor uncertain. his method is mature, his drawing firm, his color fresh and clean, and his likenesses excellent. some of his notable works include:- don quijote and falstaff, figure pieces
- the head of skaneateles lake, a landscape
- portraits of fenimore cooper, fitz-greene halleck, and a. b. durand (the corcoran gallery, washington)
- governor bouck (city hall, new york)
museums and collections
elliott's works can be found in various museums, including:- the metropolitan museum of art in new york city (four portraits)
- new york city hall
- new york state library at albany
legacy
elliott was considered the best portraitist of his day, with over 700 portraits to his name. his legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. to explore more of his works and other american painters, visit night watch or browse through the rembrandt van rijn collection on TopImpressionists.
Charles Loring Elliott
1812 - 1868
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Edward Lear
- Nationality: English
- Date Of Birth: 1812
- Date Of Death: 1868
- Place Of Birth: England
- Notable Artworks:
- The Fortress of San George
- Limner's Book of Beasts
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Literary nonsense; Illustration
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- William Blake
- John Tenniel
- Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist:
- Lewis Carroll
- Victorian Illustration
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