

Portrait of an old gentleman seated in a green chair with gold accents. The man has dark hair combed to the side, a black suit, white shirt, and black bowtie. His hands are clasped in front of him. He faces right. The chair has a green upholstered back and seat with gold trim along the edges. The background is off-white with a gray cloudy or smoke-like effect behind the man's head. The painting style is realistic with some softness around the edges. James Sanford Ellsworth is the artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1840–45
- Medium
- Watercolor on paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 547 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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