Thomas Earle

Amerikanische Malerei 1790–1801, 1800

The artwork depicts a seated man shown from the waist up. He is positioned slightly to the side, facing the viewer. His facial features include a round face, fair skin, and he wears glasses. His hair is gray and styled neatly. He is dressed in a dark coat with a white high-collared shirt featuring intricate lace detailing. The man holds a rolled paper in his left hand. His right hand rests on his knee. He wears a ring on his left hand. The background features a pastoral landscape with trees, a house, and a river, partially obscured by a large curtain draped to the side. The colors are rich, with a warm tone overall.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1790–1801
Date
1800
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
95.5 × 86.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a seated man shown from the waist up. He is positioned slightly to the side, facing the viewer. His facial features include a round face, fair skin, and he wears glasses. His hair is gray and styled neatly. He is dressed in a dark coat with a white high-collared shirt featuring intricate lace detailing. The man holds a rolled paper in his left hand. His right hand rests on his knee. He wears a ring on his left hand. The background features a pastoral landscape with trees, a house, and a river, partially obscured by a large curtain draped to the side. The colors are rich, with a warm tone overall.

Amerikanische Malerei 1790–1801