Benjamin Tappan

Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815, 1814

This artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man turned slightly to his left. He has light, curly hair and a calm expression on his face. He is dressed in a formal black coat with a high-collared white shirt underneath. The background is a dark, muted color, which contrasts with his light complexion and clothing, drawing attention to his face. The overall composition is simple and focuses on the subject.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815
Date
1814
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
72.5 × 58.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man turned slightly to his left. He has light, curly hair and a calm expression on his face. He is dressed in a formal black coat with a high-collared white shirt underneath. The background is a dark, muted color, which contrasts with his light complexion and clothing, drawing attention to his face. The overall composition is simple and focuses on the subject.

Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815