John Caflin Southwick, Jr.
1870
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1870
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This is a portrait of a young boy, likely John Caflin Southwick, Jr. He has dark hair and is wearing a white shirt with a ruffled collar and a dark bow tie. The background of the painting is a solid color. The boy's expression is serious, and he is looking directly at the viewer. The artist, George Augustus Baker, has used oil paint to create a realistic and detailed image. The painting is held at the Brooklyn Museum. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you can look up George Augustus Baker.