(Theodore Roosevelt)Fedor Encke · 1902

  • Art movementRealism
  • Creation date1902
  • MuseumSagamore Hill National Historic Site

Fedor Encke (1851 – 1926)

Fedor Encke was a Realism master known for his portrait of Theodore Roosevelt. Discover the elegance of his timeless oil paintings today.

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (Oyster Bay, United States of America)

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Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt in his Rough Rider uniform painted by Fedor Encke in 1902. Mrs. Bellamy Storer encouraged TR to sit for this portrait after his return from the Spanish American War. In a letter to Mrs. Storer in December in 1902, Roosevelt said

About this artwork

  • Title: (Theodore Roosevelt)
  • Artist: Fedor Encke
  • Year: 1902
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
  • Movement: Realism
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: progressive era hero, american imperialism
  • Keywords: american military art, “encke artwork”, realistic painting style

Questions & Answers

When was "(Theodore Roosevelt)" made?

"(Theodore Roosevelt)" dates from 1902. The date places the work within Fedor Encke's career and its era.

What is the color identity of "(Theodore Roosevelt)" by Fedor Encke?

"(Theodore Roosevelt)" by Fedor Encke uses an earthy palette, with walnut (#6a532a) as the dominant color.

How saturated is the palette of "(Theodore Roosevelt)"?

The colors of "(Theodore Roosevelt)" by Fedor Encke have a subtle color saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.

How does the subject of "(Theodore Roosevelt)" relate to Fedor Encke's usual themes?

Fedor Encke's recurring themes include american imperialism, progressive era hero, military valor, national identity, encke's portraiture, presidential persona, early 20th century, conservative values; "(Theodore Roosevelt)" focuses on theodore roosevelt, military portrait, american history, rough rider, oil painting, 1902 art, historical figure.

At what age did Fedor Encke make "(Theodore Roosevelt)"?

Fedor Encke made "(Theodore Roosevelt)" at the age of 51. The artist was born in 1851 and the work is dated 1902.

Which artist is "(Theodore Roosevelt)" attributed to?

"(Theodore Roosevelt)" was created by Fedor Encke. The information on this page describes Fedor Encke's original work.

Is "(Theodore Roosevelt)" by Fedor Encke a light or a dark artwork?

The recorded values for "(Theodore Roosevelt)" by Fedor Encke are: deep_shadow brightness, dark luminance.

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