Portrait of James Cornell Biddle (1795–1838)
1841
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1841
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This painting depicts a man sitting in a chair, holding a book. He is dressed in a black jacket with a white shirt and a white cravat. The man has dark hair and is looking to his right. The background of the painting is a wall with a curtain on the right side. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it is from the 19th century. The use of oil paint and the attention to detail in the man's clothing and the background also indicate a high level of craftsmanship. The painting is a portrait of a man, and the level of detail and realism suggest that it was painted by a skilled artist. You can learn more about the artist, Thomas Sully.
