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Commodore John Barry

Asher Brown Durand

1830

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Commodore John Barry is a 1830 graphite by Asher Brown Durand, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Asher Brown Durand
When & what style?: 1830 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a man with curly hair and a collared shirt. He is wearing a jacket with buttons down the front. The man is drawn in pencil on a beige background. The artist has used shading to create depth and dimension in the drawing. The man's face is well-defined, with a strong jawline and prominent nose. His eyes are cast downward, giving him a contemplative look. The drawing is a portrait of Commodore John Barry, created by Asher Brown Durand in 1830. It is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, you might want to explore the works of Asher Brown Durand.