Portrait of a Man

Unknown 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man seated, facing slightly to the right. He has distinct facial features including pronounced cheekbones and a structured jawline, with deep-set eyes. His hair is dark and styled away from his face. He wears a military uniform with ornate details such as epaulettes, a high collar, buttons, and corded embellishments. He is holding a rolled-up document in his right hand. The background includes a draped curtain with a decorative tassel hanging down. The image is framed in an ornate, gold-colored border and set in a worn wooden case.