Dr. Thomas Bartlett
1805
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1805
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This portrait shows a man with white hair and a black coat. He wears a white shirt with a high collar and a white cravat with frills. The background is dark, with a hint of red on the right side. The man's face is serious, with a slight smile. His eyes look straight ahead, and his eyebrows are slightly raised. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimension. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Gilbert Stuart.