Dr. John Edwards Holbrook

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857, 1857

The image shows a portrait of an older man, visible from the chest upward, in a seated position, facing left in profile. His facial features include a strong, prominent nose, a firm chin, and a subtle expression with closed lips. His hair is gray, short, and brushed neatly backward. He is wearing a formal dark suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie. The background is a simple, warm-toned brown, free from any additional objects or details. There is no jewelry visible, and he does not appear to be holding anything.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857
Date
1857
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
72 × 58.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a portrait of an older man, visible from the chest upward, in a seated position, facing left in profile. His facial features include a strong, prominent nose, a firm chin, and a subtle expression with closed lips. His hair is gray, short, and brushed neatly backward. He is wearing a formal dark suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie. The background is a simple, warm-toned brown, free from any additional objects or details. There is no jewelry visible, and he does not appear to be holding anything.

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857