Vanity Fair: Statesman, No. 126 "An Arbitrator"
1872
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1872
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image is a portrait of a man in a black suit, white shirt, and black bow tie. He has a white beard and is holding a black top hat in his right hand. The background is a light gray color. The man's expression is serious, and he appears to be looking directly at the viewer. His attire suggests that he is a formal or professional individual. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to explore the Realism movement.
