Edward Channing (1856-1931) by Charles Sydney Hopkinson

Edward Channing (1856-1931) 1929

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Dimensions 65 x 61.9 cm (25 9/16 x 24 3/8 in.) framed: 83.82 x 80.96 x 5.72 cm (33 x 31 7/8 x 2 1/4 in.)

Editor: Here we have Charles Sydney Hopkinson's portrait of "Edward Channing (1856-1931)". It feels very proper and reserved. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I'm immediately drawn to the gaze. Hopkinson captures a certain intellectual curiosity and, dare I say, a gentle amusement in Channing's eyes. It’s like he's about to share a wry observation. What do you make of the muted palette? Editor: It definitely adds to that sense of reserved formality. Curator: Indeed. It speaks to a certain understated elegance, a world where intellect and quiet observation reigned supreme. A world I confess I sometimes miss. Editor: I never thought about the color contributing to that so much. Thanks!

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