A. T. Kerr, Esquire

About this work

This portrait is a watercolor on ivory, set in an oval frame. The subject is a man with gray hair, wearing a dark red coat over a white shirt and a red and white cravat. He is shown against a gray background. The man's face is rendered in soft, delicate brushstrokes, with a subtle expression. His eyes are cast downward, giving the impression of introspection. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. This painting is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and individualism. To learn more about this style, look up Romanticism.