Samuel Henry Peckham
1857
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1857
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Dominant colour
Samuel Henry Peckham is a 1857 oil by Robert Peckham, a Realism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This portrait painting depicts a man with short dark hair, dressed in a black coat over a white shirt and black bow tie. The background is a dark gray color. The subject's gaze is directed straight ahead, and his facial expression is neutral. The painting's style suggests a formal portrait from the mid-19th century. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
