Samuel Griffin

Attributed to William Dunlap

National Gallery of Art

The image is a full-body portrait of a seated man. He is positioned slightly turned to his left with his legs crossed. His facial features show a calm expression, and he has light skin and white hair that is styled backward. The man is wearing formal attire that includes a dark blue coat with large gold buttons, a yellow waistcoat, a white neck scarf with floral patterns, knee-length black breeches, and light blue stockings. He sits on a wooden chair next to a round wooden table, on which there is an open book and a small rectangular object. The background features a green wall with an ornamental border and a large, empty fireplace behind him. The floor is covered with a light-colored carpet that has a simple pattern.