Rear Admiral George W. Melville
Amerikanische Malerei 1904–1911, 1905
- Kunstenaar
- Amerikanische Malerei 1904–1911
- Datering
- 1905
- Soort
- Schilderij
- Techniek
- oil on canvas
- Afmetingen
- 101,6 × 68,5 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
The artwork depicts a man shown from the waist up. He is standing with his hands clasped in front of him. He has a bald head with long, flowing gray hair and a full gray beard. He is wearing a dark naval uniform adorned with gold buttons and a prominent star-shaped medal on his chest. The uniform has gold epaulettes on the shoulders and a decorative belt. The background is a dark, muted color.