Figure Costume Study for Columbus Mural, Washington, D.C.

John Vanderlyn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing barefoot, holding a long pole with both hands. He is leaning slightly to one side and looking over his shoulder to his right. The man has a beard and receding hairline, with shoulder-length hair. He wears a tunic with puffed sleeves and a skirt-like piece. The background is plain and unadorned, with the focus solely on the individual. The drawing is in a monotone color palette, giving it an aged and classical appearance.