1830
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Phares Gould is a 1830 oil by Ezra Ames, a American Folk Art work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This portrait depicts a man dressed in formal attire, featuring a dark jacket and a white shirt with a high collar. His hair is styled in a distinctive manner, with a curl on top of his head. The background of the painting is a dark, muted color. The subject's facial expression is serious, and he appears to be looking directly at the viewer. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and formal. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Ezra Ames.
Ezra Ames (May 5, 1768 – February 23, 1836) was a popular portrait painter in Albany, New York, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. More than 700 portraits have been attributed to him.
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