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Connecticut Sea Captain

Isaac Sheffield

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man standing with his body turned slightly to the right. He has light blue eyes and short brown hair with a side part. He is dressed in 19th-century formal clothing, including a navy blue coat, white shirt with a high collar, black neckcloth, and a gold waistcoat. He holds a red and gold cylindrical object in his right hand. The background displays a maritime scene with a red curtain partially drawn to reveal the sea and a sailing ship in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1833
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
5224 × 6534 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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