George Edward Blake

Amerikanische Volkskunst, c. 1808

The image depicts a man seated at a slight angle. He has dark hair styled upwards and forward, with some strands falling onto his forehead. His facial features include a smooth complexion, gently arched eyebrows, and a neutral expression. He wears a white cravat and a dark coat with a high collar. He is holding a folded piece of paper with writing visible on it. The background is a neutral tone with subtle shading.
Artist
Amerikanische Volkskunst
Date
c. 1808
Type
Drawing
Medium
pastel on blue laid paper
Dimensions
71 × 57.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a man seated at a slight angle. He has dark hair styled upwards and forward, with some strands falling onto his forehead. His facial features include a smooth complexion, gently arched eyebrows, and a neutral expression. He wears a white cravat and a dark coat with a high collar. He is holding a folded piece of paper with writing visible on it. The background is a neutral tone with subtle shading.

Amerikanische Volkskunst