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.
The painting depicts a man with a long beard and mustache, wearing a dark jacket with buttons down the front. He is holding a small object in his right hand. The background is a light color, and there are some words written around the edge of the image. The man's facial expression is serious, and he appears to be looking directly at the viewer. The overall mood of the painting is somber and formal. If you're interested in learning more about the Romantic movement, which this painting is a part of, you can explore the National Gallery of Art, Washington, which holds this piece.
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