Major Thomas Biddle

Amerikanische Malerei 1827–1835, 1832

The artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man. He is positioned with his body slightly turned to one side, and his gaze is directed forward. The man has short, light brown hair, and his facial features are distinct with a fair complexion. He is wearing a military uniform with gold epaulettes on his shoulders, a high-collared dark coat with gold buttons, and a red sash around his waist. His hands, covered with yellow gloves, rest on his hips. The background is a muted tone with soft, indistinct colors.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1827–1835
Date
1832
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
90.5 × 69.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man. He is positioned with his body slightly turned to one side, and his gaze is directed forward. The man has short, light brown hair, and his facial features are distinct with a fair complexion. He is wearing a military uniform with gold epaulettes on his shoulders, a high-collared dark coat with gold buttons, and a red sash around his waist. His hands, covered with yellow gloves, rest on his hips. The background is a muted tone with soft, indistinct colors.

Amerikanische Malerei 1827–1835