Dr. Enoch Edwards (1795) by Benjamin West

Dr. Enoch Edwards - Benjamin West - 1795

Artwork Information

TitleDr. Enoch Edwards
ArtistBenjamin West
Date1795
Art MovementRococo

About Dr. Enoch Edwards

The artwork titled “Dr. Enoch Edwards” was masterfully created by the artist Benjamin West in the year 1795. This piece is associated with the Rococo art movement and falls into the genre of portraiture. The painting depicts Dr. Enoch Edwards reading a document.

In the artwork, Dr. Enoch Edwards is portrayed with a composed and reflective demeanor, emphasizing his intellectual stature. He is elegantly dressed in 18th-century attire, indicative of his status and the period in which he lived. The background of the painting features rich, ornate drapery that adds to the opulence and sophistication characteristic of the Rococo style. The delicate handling of light and texture highlights the figure’s distinguished features and the luxuriousness of his surroundings, underscoring the meticulous skill of Benjamin West as an artist.

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