Henry Codman
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting depicts a man with short, dark hair and a serious expression. He is dressed in a dark coat with a white shirt and a black bow tie. The background of the painting is a solid, dark color. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it is a portrait from the 19th century. The artist's use of dark colors and the subject's formal attire create a sense of solemnity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up the work of Alvan Clark.