Henry Clay
1842
watercolor
ivory
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Washington Blanchard
Washington Blanchard (1808–1855) was an American artist.
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watercolor
ivory
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henry Clay is a 1842 watercolor by Washington Blanchard, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait features a man with short, light-colored hair, dressed in a black coat with a red lining and a black scarf around his neck. He wears a white shirt underneath. The background of the painting is a dark brown color. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that the portrait was created in the 19th century. The use of watercolor on ivory as the medium adds a touch of elegance to the overall piece. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, which influenced this painting, you can explore the works of other artists from that era.
Washington Blanchard (1808–1855) was an American artist.
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