Portrait of Roger Wilkins
Painting on canvas • Contemporary American School, painted by an established portrait artist commissioned for public figures.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Realism
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, traditional realist portraiture techniques utilizing layered glazes and detailed brushwork for facial features and textures.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Estimated large-scale format (approx. 40 x 30 inches), vertical portrait orientation.
Subject Description
A formal seated portrait of Roger Wilkins, distinguished civil rights activist, journalist, and professor, depicted in a dark pinstripe suit, white shirt, and red tie. He is seated in an office setting with a window showing bare winter branches outside. Prominently displayed on the desk beside him is an Emmy Award statuette resting atop a stack of books, symbolizing his significant achievements in media and public service.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent, showing no obvious signs of surface cracking, flaking, or discoloration.
Estimated Market Value
15,000 USD - 30,000 USD
Auction Estimate
10,000 USD - 20,000 USD
Provenance History
Commissioned for a university, public institution, or private collection honoring Roger Wilkins; likely remains within institutional or familial ownership.
Art Historical Significance
High cultural and historical importance due to the subject's prominent role in the American civil rights movement, journalism, and academia, capturing a notable public intellectual in his later years.
Notable Features
The inclusion of the Emmy Award statuette and academic texts on the desk adds deep biographical context and strong narrative elements to the traditional portrait format.
Condition Issues
None readily visible from the digital reproduction; stable surface expected.
Conservation Recommendations
Display away from direct sunlight in a climate-controlled environment with stable relative humidity between 45-55% and filtered UV lighting.