Man Named Hubbard Reading "Boston Atlas"

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a man depicted from the waist up. He is positioned sideways, facing the viewer, with his right hand holding a paper with architectural drawings or writing. His facial features include clear blue eyes, a neatly groomed mustache, and sideburns. His hair is dark brown, wavy, and parted on the side. He is dressed in formal attire, wearing a black suit jacket over a waistcoat, a white dress shirt, and a black necktie. A small gold chain is visible. In the background, a window reveals a landscape painting of a castle and river scene, with a bright sky overhead. The rest of the background is a dark, neutral tone, emphasizing the man as the focal point of the painting.