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Washington Allston — Samuel Williams

Washington Allston

Samuel Williams

1817

Allston's formal portrait demonstrates his mastery of the Grand Manner style while revealing the dignity and character of his distinguished Boston sitter.

Medium
oil on canvas

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Washington Allston, Samuel Williams, 1817

Allston's formal portrait demonstrates his mastery of the Grand Manner style while revealing the dignity and character of his distinguished Boston sitter.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
1817
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

American, Classical, Brown Tones, Historical, Figuration, Man, Portrait, Early 19th Century, Oil on Canvas, Formal

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Harvard Art Museums, Cleveland Museum of Art