The painting depicts a man shown from the waist up, seated and facing forward. He has a sturdy build and is positioned with a relaxed posture. His facial features include a fair complexion, a slightly flushed tone, and a solemn expression, with round cheeks, deep-set eyes, and a strong jawline. His dark hair is short and somewhat tousled, framing his face. He is dressed in formal attire consisting of a dark coat over a white shirt with a high collar, a gray cravat around his neck. His right hand is resting on his lap, holding a cane, and a gold ring is visible on his finger. The background…
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Captain Warren Delano

Charles Loring Elliott (American, 1812 - 1868)

c. 1852

Medium
oil on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 91.9 x 72.1 cm (36 3/16 x 28 3/8 in.) ; framed: 116.8 x 98.7 x 7.6 cm (46 x 38 7/8 x 3 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CAB
Credit line
Gift of Frederic A. Delano
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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