Thomas Jefferson

Portrait of Thomas Jefferson, painted by John Trumbull. The painting depicts a man with fair skin and white hair that is styled back. He wears a blue jacket with gold buttons and a white cravat. The subject looks to the right. The portrait is oval-shaped and set against a yellow background. The subject's jacket has a high collar and appears to be made of a formal material. The painting is executed in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's facial features and clothing. The background of the painting behind the oval portrait is a light color.