Portrait of a Man

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper part of a man's body, focusing on his torso and head. He is facing forward, looking directly at the camera. The man has neatly styled dark hair, mutton-chop sideburns, a high forehead, straight nose, and a slightly open expression. He wears a dark coat and a high-collared white shirt with a dark cravat. The portrait is in an ornate frame with a gold-colored mat and a purple velvet-like lining. The background is plain and dark.