Elisha Doane

Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790, c. 1783

The image shows an upper body portrait of a seated man. He has short brown hair and a firm expression, wearing historical clothing including a brown coat, decorated vest, floral embroidery, and a white cravat. The man has lace cuffs on his sleeves, and is seated on a wooden chair with intricate carvings. His left arm is on his lap, and his right hand is inside his vest. The background is dark with a draped curtain, and a small table with a book or document is to the right of the man.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790
Date
c. 1783
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
101.7 × 84.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows an upper body portrait of a seated man. He has short brown hair and a firm expression, wearing historical clothing including a brown coat, decorated vest, floral embroidery, and a white cravat. The man has lace cuffs on his sleeves, and is seated on a wooden chair with intricate carvings. His left arm is on his lap, and his right hand is inside his vest. The background is dark with a draped curtain, and a small table with a book or document is to the right of the man.

Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790