John Myers
1814
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1814
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This portrait features a young man with dark, curly hair, dressed in a brown jacket with buttons down the front and a white cravat. His right hand rests on a stone ledge, and he wears a gold fob on his waistcoat. The background is a muted, cloudy sky with trees visible on either side. The subject's attire and hairstyle suggest an early 19th-century setting. The painting's style and technique are characteristic of the period, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and accessories. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore Thomas Sully's works.
