Portrait of a Man

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated and facing forward. He has fair skin, an oval face, and neatly coiffed brown hair. He appears well-groomed and is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt, a black bow tie, and a chain on his vest. A white handkerchief is visible in his breast pocket. The background includes a red curtain, a textured wall, and a bookshelf.