1833
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Portrait of Colonel Alexander Smith (1790-1858) is a 1833 oil by Alfred Jacob Miller, a American Impressionism work, held at Walters Art Museum.
This portrait depicts a man in a military uniform, adorned with gold accents and epaulets on his shoulders. He wears a dark jacket with buttons down the front, paired with white gloves and a red sash around his waist. The man's dark hair is neatly styled, and he holds a sword in front of him. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features and uniform. The overall atmosphere of the portrait is one of dignity and respect. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Alfred Jacob Miller.
Alfred Jacob Miller (January 2, 1810 – June 26, 1874) was an American artist best known for his paintings of trappers and Native Americans in the fur trade of the western United States.
See the richer artist page
