John G. Read

Amerikanische Malerei 1827–1835, 1833

The image shows a man with fair complexion and light brown hair, depicted in a half-length portrait. He is seated, facing forward with a slight tilt to his left. The man has sharp eyebrows, deep-set eyes, a defined nose, and lips, creating a composed expression. He is dressed in a formal black coat over a white shirt with intricate ruffles, and holds a red book in his right hand. A red and gold textile is draped over the armrest of his chair. The background is solid green. Text on the left side of the image states "JOHN G. READ BORN NOV' 1, 1799 PAINTED OCT' 1833."
Künstler
Amerikanische Malerei 1827–1835
Datierung
1833
Gattung
Gemälde
Technik
Öl auf Leinwand
Maße
79,7 × 64,5 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows a man with fair complexion and light brown hair, depicted in a half-length portrait. He is seated, facing forward with a slight tilt to his left. The man has sharp eyebrows, deep-set eyes, a defined nose, and lips, creating a composed expression. He is dressed in a formal black coat over a white shirt with intricate ruffles, and holds a red book in his right hand. A red and gold textile is draped over the armrest of his chair. The background is solid green. Text on the left side of the image states "JOHN G. READ BORN NOV' 1, 1799 PAINTED OCT' 1833."

Amerikanische Malerei 1827–1835