Hon. Daniel Webster, Aged 70 Years
1872
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1872
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This portrait depicts an older man sitting in a blue chair, with a table to his left. The man has short, wavy gray hair and is dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and black bow tie. His right hand rests on the arm of the chair. The background of the painting is dark, with red drapes hanging behind the man. The overall atmosphere of the painting is formal and dignified. The artist, James Merritt Ives, was known for his realistic and detailed portraits, and this painting is a great example of his work. If you're interested in learning more about his style and technique, you might want to look up the art movement of Realism.
