Commodore Thomas Macdonough

Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815, c. 1815/1818

This artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man seated, facing the viewer. He has short, curly hair and sideburns. He has light-colored eyes. He is dressed in a formal naval uniform with dark fabric and prominent gold detailing, including epaulettes on the shoulders and gold buttons. The collar is high and white, with a cravat underneath. The background is a blend of muted, swirling colors, primarily in gray and brown tones.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815
Date
c. 1815/1818
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
overall (original fabric): 72.5 × 57.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man seated, facing the viewer. He has short, curly hair and sideburns. He has light-colored eyes. He is dressed in a formal naval uniform with dark fabric and prominent gold detailing, including epaulettes on the shoulders and gold buttons. The collar is high and white, with a cravat underneath. The background is a blend of muted, swirling colors, primarily in gray and brown tones.

Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815