Noah Smith
1800
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1800
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a man sitting in a chair, wearing a dark brown coat and white shirt. He has a map on his lap and is holding a rolled-up paper in his right hand. The background is a room with a window, bookshelves, and a red curtain. The man's clothing and the room's furnishings suggest a formal setting. The map on his lap might indicate that he is a traveler or explorer. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, look up the artist Ralph Earl.
