Charles William Eliot (1834-1926) 19th-20th century

Editor: So, this is Charles Sydney Hopkinson’s portrait of Charles William Eliot, probably an oil painting, hanging here at the Harvard Art Museums. It feels very formal, very…stately. What do you make of it? Curator: It’s interesting, isn’t it? Hopkinson captures Eliot’s presence, that sense of intellectual authority. It’s not just a likeness; it's an embodiment of Harvard’s legacy, don’t you think? The somber palette almost feels like a reflection on time itself. Editor: I guess I see what you mean. I was so focused on the formality of it all, I wasn't thinking about the weight of history. Thanks for the insight! Curator: My pleasure! It’s like peering into a sepia-toned memory, isn't it?