Portrait of a Man and a Woman

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals, a man and a woman, both visible from the waist up and seated. The man is positioned on the left with his right arm bent and resting on an unseen surface, while his left hand holds the lapel of his jacket. He has short hair and a beard, along with a serious expression. His attire consists of a dark jacket over a vest and a white shirt with a bow tie. The woman is seated to his right with both arms bent and her right hand resting in her lap. She has her hair pulled back and gazes directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. She is dressed in a patterned, dark garment with a high, white collar, and a brooch at the neck, with a belt at her waist. The background is dark and plain.