Man of Science

Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840, 1839

The artwork depicts a man seated in an interior setting, showing his full body. He is positioned on a wooden chair, facing forward, with one hand resting on the chair and the other holding a book. He has short, dark hair. He wears a formal black suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie. Beside him, there is a wooden table with scientific equipment, including glassware and a large apparatus. On the floor near his feet, a dog is lying down. To his side, a globe on a stand and several rolled-up maps and books are visible. The background features shelves filled with various scientific instruments and a window showing a view of the sky and landscape outside.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840
Date
1839
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
99.7 × 85 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a man seated in an interior setting, showing his full body. He is positioned on a wooden chair, facing forward, with one hand resting on the chair and the other holding a book. He has short, dark hair. He wears a formal black suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie. Beside him, there is a wooden table with scientific equipment, including glassware and a large apparatus. On the floor near his feet, a dog is lying down. To his side, a globe on a stand and several rolled-up maps and books are visible. The background features shelves filled with various scientific instruments and a window showing a view of the sky and landscape outside.

Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840