The image depicts Allan Melville by John Rubens Smith. The man has fair skin and dark, curly hair. He wears a dark jacket with gold buttons and a white cravat. A light-colored waistcoat and trousers are also visible. The man sits on a chair with his right arm resting on the armrest and his left hand on his lap. A table covered with a green cloth and a white cloth with illegible writing is positioned to his right. The background of the image is a plain, light brown wall. The image is framed in gold. The man looks directly at the viewer.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1810
- Medium:
- Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on smooth surfaced off-white wove paper
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 479 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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