The image shows a portrait of an older man. He has a high forehead with a bald top, framed by thick, wavy gray hair that extends into a full, bushy beard. His facial expression is neutral with a hint of a smile, and he has deep-set eyes. He is wearing a dark garment that appears plush and formal, possibly a robe or cloak, with a light shirt underneath. The background is dark and without detail, ensuring the focus remains on the man's face. He is not wearing any jewelry and is not holding any objects.
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William Cullen Bryant

painter Charles Loring Elliott (American, 1812 - 1868)

c. 1854

Medium
oil on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 61.6 × 51.12 cm (24 1/4 × 20 1/8 in.) ; framed: 79.38 × 69.22 × 7.62 cm (31 1/4 × 27 1/4 × 3 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CAB
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (Bequest of James C. McGuire, 1888)
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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