Portrait - Watercolor

Frank M. Keane

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a portrait of an individual from the waist up. The person is seated and facing forward with their body slightly turned to one side. They have a fair complexion with distinct facial features such as high cheekbones, a straight nose, and an expressionless mouth. Their hair is short, styled upwards with a hint of wave and dark in color. The person is wearing a dark blue coat with a double-breasted front over a white shirt with a high collar. They are holding an object, potentially a book, in their right hand which is partially visible. The background consists of a simple gradient oval within a wooden frame, set against a plain, light-colored matte backdrop.