Artwork preview

James MacAlister (Sketch)

Thomas Eakins

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a man with white hair and a receding hairline wearing a long dark-colored suit jacket with a rust-colored tie, white shirt, and white cuffs. He holds an object in his right hand. The background is dark brown with visible brushstrokes and texture. James MacAlister is shown. The painting is by Thomas Eakins.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1895
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
408 × 624 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette