Joseph Leman
Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815, c. 1808
- Artist
- Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815
- Date
- c. 1808
- Type
- Painting
- Medium
- oil on wood
- Dimensions
- 22.9 × 17.2 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a young boy's body, depicted in profile. He is holding a small bird with a red head in his right hand. The boy has short, light blonde hair and features a delicate profile with a slightly upward-tilted nose. He is wearing a dark-colored outfit adorned with small white buttons and a wide white collar with intricate details. The background is a dark oval shape surrounded by a wooden texture.