Bust portrait of Alfred Lowell Putnam
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Bust portrait of Alfred Lowell Putnam is a 1860 paint by Unknown, a American Folk Art work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This is a small, oval portrait of a young man with light brown hair and a serious expression. He’s dressed in a dark coat with a white collar and bow tie, set against a plain gray background. The edges of the painting are framed by a thin gold border. The brushwork is soft, focusing on his face and shoulders. His eyes look steady, and the lighting keeps his features clear but not overly dramatic. Want to see more? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The artwork is a bust portrait of Alfred Lowell Putnam, painted on ivory and housed in a purple velvet box. The portrait shows Putnam with his face turned slightly to the left, clean-shaven, and with warm brown hair parted on the left, wearing a black coat and stock, white shirt, and open collar. The case bears the initials "A.L.P." in silver wire. The portrait was copied for Putnam's mother by an unidentified individual at the request of a friend, as recorded in the acquisition register.
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