Samuel Alleyne Otis
Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815, 1811/1813
- Artist
- Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815
- Date
- 1811/1813
- Type
- Painting
- Medium
- oil on wood
- Dimensions
- 71.6 × 57.8 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man turned slightly to his right. He has a smile, with a smooth complexion and a blush on his cheeks. His hair is white and thinning, styled back. He is wearing a dark coat over a white shirt with a high collar and a white cravat. The background is a blend of dark brown and reddish hues. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the person in the portrait.