Portrait of a Man

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a man seated, showing the upper half of his body. He has dark brown hair, fair skin with a warm undertone, a straight nose, thin lips, and pronounced cheekbones. He wears formal attire including a dark suit with a double-breasted waistcoat, a white high-collared shirt, and a black cravat tied in a bow. His right hand rests on the arm of a red upholstered chair. The background is a simple soft brown gradient.