Captain John Smith
1850
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1850
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Captain John Smith is a 1850 by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows a man with a long beard and mustache, wearing a dark jacket with a high collar and a belt around his waist. He holds a small object in his right hand. The man's face is serious, and he looks directly at the viewer. The background of the portrait is a light color, which helps the subject stand out. The portrait is a great example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and individualism. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you could check out the Romanticism movement.
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