The image is a portrait of an older man, shown from the chest up. He has a fair complexion with prominent cheekbones, a slender nose, and expressive eyes. His light brown and gray hair is wavy with volume, slightly receding. He wears a dark brown coat over a white shirt with a high collar and a black cravat or bow tie. There are no visible accessories. The background is a muted brown. The painting is signed by the artist "R. Peale" and dated 1859.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1859
- Medium
- oil on canvas board
- Dimensions
- 5589 × 6807 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original