Profile Portrait of a Young Man

Amerikanische Volkskunst, c. 1810/1820

The image shows a portrait of a man from the chest up, in a side profile position facing left. He has a fair complexion with distinct facial features, including a straight nose and a strong jawline. His hair is brown and styled casually. He is wearing a black coat over a white high-collared shirt with ruffles. The background is a solid, muted gray tone.
Artist
Amerikanische Volkskunst
Date
c. 1810/1820
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
30.4 × 25 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a portrait of a man from the chest up, in a side profile position facing left. He has a fair complexion with distinct facial features, including a straight nose and a strong jawline. His hair is brown and styled casually. He is wearing a black coat over a white high-collared shirt with ruffles. The background is a solid, muted gray tone.

Amerikanische Volkskunst