Portrait of a Man
Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840, vers 1840
- Artiste
- Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840
- Datation
- vers 1840
- Catégorie
- Peinture
- Technique
- Huile sur toile
- Dimensions
- 86,5 × 68,7 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
The image is a portrait of a man seated, showing the upper half of his body. He has dark brown hair, fair skin with a warm undertone, a straight nose, thin lips, and pronounced cheekbones. He wears formal attire including a dark suit with a double-breasted waistcoat, a white high-collared shirt, and a black cravat tied in a bow. His right hand rests on the arm of a red upholstered chair. The background is a simple soft brown gradient.