Daniel Webster

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850, c. 1850

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a person seated in a slightly turned position, looking directly at the viewer. The person has distinctive facial features, including a strong brow, deep-set eyes, a straight nose, and a firm mouth. Their hair is dark and receding, with tufts visible on the sides. They wear a formal outfit with a high-collared white shirt, a cravat, and a dark suit with wide lapels and two visible buttons. The background is plain, dark, and subtly gradient, emphasizing the person in the foreground. There is no jewelry or objects held by the person. The artwork is done in a classic, historical style against an indistinct brown backdrop.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850
Date
c. 1850
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
91.7 × 73.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a person seated in a slightly turned position, looking directly at the viewer. The person has distinctive facial features, including a strong brow, deep-set eyes, a straight nose, and a firm mouth. Their hair is dark and receding, with tufts visible on the sides. They wear a formal outfit with a high-collared white shirt, a cravat, and a dark suit with wide lapels and two visible buttons. The background is plain, dark, and subtly gradient, emphasizing the person in the foreground. There is no jewelry or objects held by the person. The artwork is done in a classic, historical style against an indistinct brown backdrop.

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850