Self-Portrait

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850, 1850

This artwork is a half-length portrait of an older man positioned facing slightly to his left. He has curly gray hair and prominent eyebrows. He is wearing a dark, formal suit with a high-collared shirt and a cravat. The background features dark red and brown tones. The lighting highlights the subject's facial features and the texture of his clothing.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850
Date
1850
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
76.84 × 63.98 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This artwork is a half-length portrait of an older man positioned facing slightly to his left. He has curly gray hair and prominent eyebrows. He is wearing a dark, formal suit with a high-collared shirt and a cravat. The background features dark red and brown tones. The lighting highlights the subject's facial features and the texture of his clothing.

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850