1814
oil
panel
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
A Gentleman (one of pair of portraits) is a 1814 oil by Ethan Allen Greenwood, a American Folk Art work, held at Clark Art Institute.
This portrait depicts a man with short, reddish-brown hair, wearing a dark blue coat with gold buttons and a white cravat. The background is a muted brown color. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly from the early 19th century. The artist's use of oil paint and the subject's dignified expression contribute to the overall sense of elegance in the portrait. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Ethan Allen Greenwood.
Ethan Allen Greenwood (May 27, 1779 – May 3, 1856) was an American lawyer, portrait painter, and entrepreneurial museum proprietor in Boston, Massachusetts, in the early 19th century. He established the New England Museum in 1818.
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