Portrait of Mr. Blodgett
1840
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1840
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Portrait of Mr. Blodgett is a 1840 unspecified by Allen Smith, Jr., held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a man with dark hair, wearing a black coat over a white collared shirt. The background is a solid brown color. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the 19th century. The artist's use of a simple background focuses attention on the subject. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the works of Allen Smith, Jr.
Allen Smith Jr. (1810, Rhode Island - 1890, Cleveland, Ohio) was an American portrait painter. He also created some landscapes and genre scenes.
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