Portrait of a Man

Augustus Washington

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man's upper body, from the waist up. The man is seated and facing forward, with his right arm resting on a surface and his left hand visible at his lapel. He has strong facial features with pronounced cheekbones and a stern expression. He has neatly styled hair, parted slightly to the side. The man is wearing formal attire, including a dark jacket, waistcoat, white shirt, and a wide, dark bow tie. The background is plain and neutral. The photograph is enclosed in an ornate, rectangular frame with intricate gold detailing along the edges.