Young Man in Athletic Outfit
1857
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1857
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a young man wearing a athletic outfit. He's dressed in clothing that looks like street clothes, but with a athletic twist. This was common in the 19th century, when people played sports in their everyday clothes. The man's outfit suggests he might be an acrobat or circus performer. Check out the work of artist Oliver H. Willard (American, 1828–1875) for similar portraits.
