early life and education charles loring elliott , an american painter, was born in auburn,
new york , in 1812. his father, a builder, encouraged his son's early interest in drawing and architecture. elliott's health was fragile, but he persevered to develop his artistic skills. he studied with colonel john trumbull and john quidor in
new york city, refining his technique.
career elliott returned to central
new york , where he worked intensively at
portrait painting for 10 years. his portraits "were never stiff, or clumsy, or cold; but gradually grace, and ease, and warmth, and high feeling, stole into the forms on his canvas…" (source:
currier gallery of art ). needing the stimulation of the city, he returned to
new york in 1845, where trumbull approved of his progress. the following year, he was elected to the
national academy of design .
notable works and clients elliott's technique is neither provincial nor uncertain. his method is mature, his drawing firm, his color fresh and clean, and his likenesses excellent. some of his notable works include:
museums and collections elliott's works can be found in various museums, including:
legacy elliott was considered the best portraitist of his day, with over 700 portraits to his name. his legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. to explore more of his works and other american painters, visit
night watch or browse through the
rembrandt van rijn collection on
OriginalUniqueArt .
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