Mr. James Mackie
1835
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1835
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This portrait depicts a man in a dark jacket with gold buttons, a white shirt, and a black bow tie. He sits in a red chair, with his left hand resting on his lap and his right hand holding a small object. The man's dark hair is neatly styled, and his facial expression is serious. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to explore the work of artist Samuel Lovett Waldo.
