Joseph Gales
Amerikanische Malerei 1815–1826, 1821/1822
- Artist
- Amerikanische Malerei 1815–1826
- Date
- 1821/1822
- Type
- Painting
- Medium
- oil on wood
- Dimensions
- 13.97 × 8.89 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image is a painting of the upper torso and head of a person. They are facing slightly to the right with their head turned towards the viewer in a three-quarter view. The person has a subtle, partial smile and dark, styled hair. They are wearing a dark coat with a white collar or scarf underneath. The background is dark and shadowy with no visible jewelry or objects.