James Monroe

American Portraiture, c. 1817

This painting depicts a man from the waist up. He is looking at us, his body turned slightly to the left. The man has fair skin, blue eyes, short gray wavy hair, a cleft chin, and prominent ears. He is dressed in a black coat with a high collar and a white cravat. The background is a blend of muted colors in brown, pale pink, and gray hues.
Artist
American Portraiture
Date
c. 1817
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
64.8 × 55 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting depicts a man from the waist up. He is looking at us, his body turned slightly to the left. The man has fair skin, blue eyes, short gray wavy hair, a cleft chin, and prominent ears. He is dressed in a black coat with a high collar and a white cravat. The background is a blend of muted colors in brown, pale pink, and gray hues.

American Portraiture