Charles Loring Elliott

Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865, vers 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.
Artiste
Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865
Datation
vers 1865
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur toile
Dimensions
68,9 × 56,2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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