Jacob Houseman
1809
unspecified
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1809
unspecified
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
The painting depicts a man sitting in a chair, wearing a black coat with gold buttons and a white cravat. He has curly red hair and is looking directly at the viewer. His right hand rests on his lap, and his left hand holds a small object that is not clearly visible. The man is seated in front of a wall with a decorative molding, and the overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the man's face and clothing standing out against the more subdued background. The painting is a portrait of Jacob Houseman, created by John Wesley Jarvis in 1809. It is held at the Detroit Institute of Arts. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up John Wesley Jarvis.
