1856
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Dominant colour
Portrait of Edward Gleason is a 1856 oil by Edward Dalton Marchant, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This portrait depicts a man with dark hair and a beard, dressed in a black jacket and white shirt. He is set against a dark background. The man's attire suggests he may have been a member of the upper class or a professional during his time. The artist's use of dark colors creates a somber mood, drawing attention to the subject's serious expression. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, look up Edward Dalton Marchant.
Edward Dalton Marchant (1806-1887), also known as Edward D. Marchant and E. D. Marchant, was an American artist. He was born in Edgartown, Massachusetts in 1806. Largely self-taught, Marchant began his career as a house…
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