Thomas Alston

Amerikanische Malerei 1815–1826, 1826

The image shows a portrait of a person from the waist up. The subject has their head resting on their right hand, propped up on their elbow. Their face is turned slightly towards the viewer, showcasing distinct facial features including dark, well-groomed hair, expressive eyebrows, and focused eyes. The person is wearing a dark jacket over a high-collared white shirt, fastened with visible buttons. In front of them is a stack of books or papers. The background is a warm, earth-toned color. No jewelry or other objects are visible.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1815–1826
Date
1826
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
76.7 × 63.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a portrait of a person from the waist up. The subject has their head resting on their right hand, propped up on their elbow. Their face is turned slightly towards the viewer, showcasing distinct facial features including dark, well-groomed hair, expressive eyebrows, and focused eyes. The person is wearing a dark jacket over a high-collared white shirt, fastened with visible buttons. In front of them is a stack of books or papers. The background is a warm, earth-toned color. No jewelry or other objects are visible.

Amerikanische Malerei 1815–1826