Portrait of Robert Todd Lincoln c. 19th century
williambclosson
minneapolisinstituteofart
print, wood-engraving
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photo of handprinted image
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light pencil work
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yellowing background
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white dominant colour
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light coloured
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repetition of white
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white palette
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creamy
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united-states
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tonal art
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repetition of white colour
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wood-engraving
"Portrait of Robert Todd Lincoln" is a 19th-century portrait by American artist William B. Closson, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The artwork depicts Robert Todd Lincoln, the eldest son of President Abraham Lincoln, in a formal pose, emphasizing his prominent facial features and the seriousness of his expression. The image is a fine example of portraiture from the late 19th century, highlighting Closson's mastery of realism and his ability to capture the sitter's likeness with detail and nuance.
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