Oliver Goldsmith

Giuseppi Filippo Liberati Marchi after Sir Joshua Reynolds

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an upper body portrait of a man in profile view facing left with his head slightly downward. He has distinct facial features, a high forehead, receding hairline, and styled hair with slight waves. He wears a garment with a fur-trimmed cloak over his shoulders, revealing a white shirt with a lace-trimmed collar and cuffs. The man holds a small closed book close to his chest with both hands. The background is plain and dark, highlighting the figure in the foreground without visible objects or scenery.