Old Man in Red Slat Back Chair

Amerikanische Volkskunst, 1836/1840

The image depicts a man sitting in a chair. He has fair skin, light brown hair, and is wearing formal attire. He is gazing directly at the viewer. The man is holding an open book in his left hand, while his right arm rests on the chair's arm. The background is plain and brown, drawing attention to the man.
Artist
Amerikanische Volkskunst
Date
1836/1840
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
80 × 70.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a man sitting in a chair. He has fair skin, light brown hair, and is wearing formal attire. He is gazing directly at the viewer. The man is holding an open book in his left hand, while his right arm rests on the chair's arm. The background is plain and brown, drawing attention to the man.

Amerikanische Volkskunst