Tavern Figure

Henry Murphy

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts the upper body of a person, shown from the chest up with arms crossed. They are facing towards the right side of the image. The individual has a wide nose, pronounced cheekbones, a bold, smiling mouth, a long pointed chin, and slightly upward-angled head. They wear a large black hat casting a shadow over their upper face, with long, dark hair. The person wears a brown jacket, a red neckerchief around the neck, and pinkish ear clips. The background is plain and beige.