John Lothrop

John Durand

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man from the waist up, facing slightly to the right. His fair complexion contrasts with short, dark brown hair that curls a little at the ends. He maintains direct eye contact with a neutral expression, and has distinct rounded cheeks. He wears formal attire with a white shirt, buttoned waistcoat, and deep orange overcoat with gold buttons. He sports a white cravat, elaborate ruffled cuffs, and his right hand is in his waistcoat. In the background, to the right, there is a shelf holding objects like a bound book and a quill in an inkwell. The backdrop is plain and brown.