Commodore Thomas Macdonough

Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815, hacia 1815/1818

This artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man seated, facing the viewer. He has short, curly hair and sideburns. He has light-colored eyes. He is dressed in a formal naval uniform with dark fabric and prominent gold detailing, including epaulettes on the shoulders and gold buttons. The collar is high and white, with a cravat underneath. The background is a blend of muted, swirling colors, primarily in gray and brown tones.
Artista
Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815
Fecha
hacia 1815/1818
Tipo
Pintura
Técnica
Óleo sobre madera
Medidas
overall (original fabric): 72,5 × 57,1 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man seated, facing the viewer. He has short, curly hair and sideburns. He has light-colored eyes. He is dressed in a formal naval uniform with dark fabric and prominent gold detailing, including epaulettes on the shoulders and gold buttons. The collar is high and white, with a cravat underneath. The background is a blend of muted, swirling colors, primarily in gray and brown tones.

Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815