Richard Norton
ca. 1917-1925
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Maud Howe Elliott
Accession Number
1927.8.5
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Art Historical Context
**Richard Norton** is a compelling bust portrait drawing by American artist John Elliott, created around 1917-1925 and now housed in the Smithsonian American Art. The work depicts Richard Norton, rendered in military uniform as a soldier, capturing a moment of quiet resolve amid the turbulence of World War I., known for his sensitive portraits and murals, employs the intimate medium of drawing to convey the subject's character with nuanced linework and subtle shading, highlighting the texture of fabric and the firmness of expression. This piece holds historical significance as a personal trib...
About the Artist
John Elliott (American) · 1713 –1791
1713–1791