Schuyler Colfax
Jacques Reich, 10 Aug 1852 - 8 Jul 1923
Details
- Palette
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- Medium
- Ink on paper
- Dimensions
- Sheet: 18.8 × 12.9 cm (7 3/8 × 5 1/16"); Mount: 20.9 × 17.3 cm (8 1/4 × 6 13/16")
- Holding institution
- National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
- Image provider
- smithsonian-national-portrait-gallery
- License
- CC0-1.0
- Credit
- National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Art Genome Taxonomy
7 tags
Subject Matter
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Individual Portrait Both · 99%
The image clearly depicts one identifiable sitter in a bust-length portrait, and the catalog identifies the subject as Schuyler Colfax.
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Face Visual · 99%
The composition centers on the sitter’s head and facial features, including the eyes, nose, mouth, hair, and prominent beard.
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Political Figures Metadata · 99%
The catalog identifies Schuyler Colfax through political and governmental roles including Vice-President of the United States, Congressman, and Speaker of the House.
Visual Qualities
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Contour Line Visual · 94%
Strong drawn outlines and directional contour marks define the face, hair, beard, lapels, shoulders, and clothing.
Medium and Techniques
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Drawing Metadata · 99%
The catalog classifies the work as a drawing and specifies the medium as ink on paper.
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Work on Paper Both · 99%
The visible sheet is paper, and the catalog specifies ink on paper with separate sheet and mount dimensions.
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Hatching Visual · 98%
Parallel strokes and cross-hatching create tonal modeling across the hair, face, beard, jacket, lapels, and bow tie.
Source & rights
Jacques Reich, 10 Aug 1852 - 8 Jul 1923. Schuyler Colfax. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.