Self-Portrait at the Easel

Francis Seymour Haden

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person seated in profile facing left. It appears to be an older man with distinct facial features, like a prominent nose and high cheekbones. His short hair seems to show signs of aging. He is wearing a dark jacket with a visible white collar. The man's right hand is raised to sketch or write on a vertical surface. In the background, there is light cross-hatching shading. No jewelry or additional objects are noticeable.