John Quarles

William Marshall

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a three-quarter length portrait of a person seated, facing slightly to the left with their left arm resting on a surface, holding a book. The individual has high cheekbones, a long nose, and a neutral expression. They have long, wavy hair past the shoulders and wear a dark jacket with button details, a light-colored collar, a decorative collar, and a lace cuff. They wear a chain with a pendant. The person holds a small book labeled "MOYLE WARE" in their left hand. The background features a pattern with an oval frame decorated and topped with a crest with symbols of a bird and stars. Below the portrait, there is a block of text.