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4 parts 1 The artwork2 In context3 Artist and museum4 Look closely

Nome Classe Data

daniel dickinson, Charles Leland (1822). Di pubblico dominio.

Dettagli dell'opera

Artista: daniel dickinson wahooart.com/it/artists/daniel-dickinson/
Date dell'artista: 1795 – 1877
Pittura: 1822
Dimensioni originali: 7 x 5 cm

Copyright Quest'opera è di pubblico dominio. daniel dickinson è morto nel 1877; il copyright scade 70 anni dopo la morte dell'artista, pertanto è terminato nel 1947.

Charles Leland — daniel dickinson

How big is it?

The original measures 7 × 5 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

Data di realizzazione

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Shaded: la vita di daniel dickinson (1795–1877) ▲ quest'opera, 1822

Opere simili

William Lippincott, 1825 wahooart.com/it/art/daniel-dickinson-william-lippincott-AQZW4W-en/
Judge Thomas Ewing, 1840 wahooart.com/it/art/daniel-dickinson-judge-thomas-ewing-AQZW4U-en/
John Neagle, 1830 wahooart.com/it/art/daniel-dickinson-john-neagle-AQZW4N-en/

Scegli un'opera tra quelle sopra elencate: indica due elementi in comune con quest'ultima e una differenza.

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Palette colori

Rilevato dall'immagine

Colore principale

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Tavolozza salvata

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Palette: Neutrals La gamma cromatica dominante nell'immagine.
Colore principale: Espresso
Intensità: Monochromatic La saturazione e la varietà dei colori, da una singola tonalità tenue a molteplici sfumature vivaci.
Contrasto: Statement Quanto i colori differiscano in luminosità e saturazione nell'intera opera.
Armonia: Unified Palette L'armonia cromatica, dall'accostamento contrastante all'unione completa.
Luminosità: Brilliant Il grado di luminosità o di oscurità complessiva dell'immagine, dalle ombre profonde ai punti di massima luce.
Saturazione: Muted Quanto siano puri e intensi i colori, dal quasi grigio al pienamente vivido.

Charles Leland — daniel dickinson

Artista

daniel dickinson

Daniel Dickinson: The Quiet Master of Miniature Portraiture

The world of 19th-century American art often celebrates grand narratives – the sweeping landscapes, the heroic historical paintings. Yet, nestled within this larger scene lies a quieter, more intimate story, told through the delicate brushstrokes and meticulous detail of miniature portraitists like Daniel Dickinson (1795-1877). Born in Milton, Connecticut, into a family steeped in artistic tradition – his father was also an amateur painter, and he had siblings who pursued various creative paths – Dickinson’s journey wasn't one of flamboyant ambition but rather a slow, deliberate cultivation of skill and a profound understanding of capturing the essence of his subjects. His legacy isn’t found in museum halls filled with colossal canvases, but in the intimate worlds contained within small, exquisitely rendered portraits that offer glimpses into the lives and social standing of prominent figures like Judge Ewing and members of the Dickinson family.

Dickinson's early training was largely shaped by his brother, Anson Dickinson, a renowned miniature portraitist. While Anson’s style leaned towards a more theatrical and flamboyant approach – incorporating dramatic backgrounds and a bolder palette – Daniel developed a distinctly refined aesthetic.

Dove approfondire

L'artista daniel dickinson wahooart.com/it/artists/daniel-dickinson/
Opere simili Altre opere da confrontare wahooart.com/it/art/similar/daniel-dickinson-charles-leland-AQZW4S-en/

Scoprilo online

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Citazione dell'opera

MLA: dickinson, daniel. Charles Leland. 1822, https://wahooart.com/it/art/daniel-dickinson-charles-leland-AQZW4S-en/
APA: dickinson, daniel (1822). Charles Leland [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/it/art/daniel-dickinson-charles-leland-AQZW4S-en/
Chicago: daniel dickinson. Charles Leland. 1822. https://wahooart.com/it/art/daniel-dickinson-charles-leland-AQZW4S-en/
Harvard: dickinson, daniel (1822) Charles Leland. Available at: https://wahooart.com/it/art/daniel-dickinson-charles-leland-AQZW4S-en/

Charles Leland — daniel dickinson

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
How many faces can you find? ____ (our catalogue counts 1 — do you agree?)
Look back at William Lippincott (1825), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
daniel dickinson was about 27 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?

Your response

Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.