William Crook Rudman, Jr.

Amerikanische Malerei 1840–1848, ca. 1845

The portrait shows a young man seated with his body turned slightly to the side, facing toward the viewer. He has fair skin and neatly styled, light brown hair that is parted to one side. His face is smooth and youthful, with prominent cheekbones and a defined jawline. He wears a dark coat over a white shirt with a decorative patterned edge. A vivid blue bow tie is neatly tied around his neck. Draped over his waistcoat, a gold chain features a circular pendant and a key-like ornament. His right hand is resting on two large books positioned in front of him, one of which has 'SILVAN' and 'SHONBERG' inscribed on its spine in gold letters. The background consists of a plain, softly shaded wall, with a small portion showing a distant landscape outside a window on the left, depicting a serene natural scene.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Malerei 1840–1848
Datering
ca. 1845
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
76,4 × 64 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The portrait shows a young man seated with his body turned slightly to the side, facing toward the viewer. He has fair skin and neatly styled, light brown hair that is parted to one side. His face is smooth and youthful, with prominent cheekbones and a defined jawline. He wears a dark coat over a white shirt with a decorative patterned edge. A vivid blue bow tie is neatly tied around his neck. Draped over his waistcoat, a gold chain features a circular pendant and a key-like ornament. His right hand is resting on two large books positioned in front of him, one of which has 'SILVAN' and 'SHONBERG' inscribed on its spine in gold letters. The background consists of a plain, softly shaded wall, with a small portion showing a distant landscape outside a window on the left, depicting a serene natural scene.

Amerikanische Malerei 1840–1848