Unknown Yale Student

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850,

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a man. He is positioned slightly turned to his left while facing the viewer. The man has distinct facial features, sideburns, and short curly hair. He is dressed in early 19th-century attire, including a dark coat with a high collar, a white shirt, and a black cravat. There are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is plain with a subtle gradient effect. The portrait is encircled by an oval outline.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and graphite on bristol board
Dimensions
15.2 × 13.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a man. He is positioned slightly turned to his left while facing the viewer. The man has distinct facial features, sideburns, and short curly hair. He is dressed in early 19th-century attire, including a dark coat with a high collar, a white shirt, and a black cravat. There are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is plain with a subtle gradient effect. The portrait is encircled by an oval outline.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850