Portrait of a Man with Boston "Atlas".
1845
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1845
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Dominant colour
Portrait of a Man with Boston "Atlas". is a 1845 oil by Unknown, a American Folk Art work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
The painting shows a man in a dark suit, holding a newspaper. He has dark hair and a beard, and is wearing a white shirt with a black bow tie. The newspaper is open, with the words "Boston Atlas" visible on the page. The man is standing in front of a dark background, and his face is turned slightly to the right. He looks serious, but not unhappy. The overall mood of the painting is formal and dignified.
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