John Channing
1748
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1748
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This portrait depicts a man dressed in 18th-century attire, standing in front of a cloudy sky. He wears a black coat with white cuffs and a white shirt, and his right hand rests on a wooden object, possibly a cane or chair. His left hand points downward, and his dark hair is styled in loose waves. The man's expression is serious, and his gaze is directed slightly to the right of the viewer. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, with subtle hints of blue and gray in the sky. This portrait is a fine example of 18th-century American art. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Robert Feke.
