Portrait of a Gentleman

Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815, 1812/1819

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a man depicted in a three-quarter view. He is seated upright, looking directly at the viewer. The man has a solemn expression with a prominent chin, thin lips, and alert eyes. His hair is short and appears grey, combed to lay flat against his head. He is dressed in formal attire, consisting of a dark colored coat with large lapels, a white shirt, and an intricately tied white cravat. The background of the image is a simple, solid color, which is a soft peachy tone, providing no additional context or detail. The overall composition focuses on the subject with no visible jewelry or other objects present.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815
Datering
1812/1819
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
76,2 × 63,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a man depicted in a three-quarter view. He is seated upright, looking directly at the viewer. The man has a solemn expression with a prominent chin, thin lips, and alert eyes. His hair is short and appears grey, combed to lay flat against his head. He is dressed in formal attire, consisting of a dark colored coat with large lapels, a white shirt, and an intricately tied white cravat. The background of the image is a simple, solid color, which is a soft peachy tone, providing no additional context or detail. The overall composition focuses on the subject with no visible jewelry or other objects present.

Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815