Charles Loring Elliott

Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865, hacia 1865

The image is a portrait of a man shown from the torso up. He is positioned slightly turned to the right, facing the viewer with a direct gaze. He has a balding forehead with thin hair at the top, and the remaining hair is long and curly at the sides and back. His facial features include a prominent nose and a full, white beard and mustache that cover most of his lower face. The man is dressed in a dark, subdued garment with a high collar visible around his neck. The background is plain and dark, with subtle variations in color, keeping the focus on the subject. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held.
Artista
Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865
Fecha
hacia 1865
Tipo
Pintura
Técnica
Óleo sobre lienzo
Medidas
68,9 × 56,2 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image is a portrait of a man shown from the torso up. He is positioned slightly turned to the right, facing the viewer with a direct gaze. He has a balding forehead with thin hair at the top, and the remaining hair is long and curly at the sides and back. His facial features include a prominent nose and a full, white beard and mustache that cover most of his lower face. The man is dressed in a dark, subdued garment with a high collar visible around his neck. The background is plain and dark, with subtle variations in color, keeping the focus on the subject. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held.

Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865