Red Jacket
Amerikanische Malerei 1827–1835, after 1828
- Artist
- Amerikanische Malerei 1827–1835
- Date
- after 1828
- Type
- Painting
- Medium
- oil on paper on cardboard
- Dimensions
- 64.1 × 45.1 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The artwork is a portrait of a person shown from the waist up, positioned facing forward. The person has a solemn expression and is bald, with distinct facial features. They are wearing a brown garment with fringed details on the sleeves and a white shirt underneath featuring a large, ornate ruffled front. A prominent red sash is tied around the waist. The background is dark, which highlights the figure in the foreground.