The image shows an upper-body portrait of a man facing forward with his body tilted slightly to the left. He wears a brown coat over a teal waistcoat and a white ruffled shirt is visible at the cuffs and neckline. The man has high cheekbones, a straight nose, and a serious expression. His dark hair is styled in large, slightly curled side parts. The man is set against a plain, muted green background, emphasizing the subject of the portrait.

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Mr. Motte

painter Jeremiah Theus (American, 1716 - 1774)

c. 1760

Medium: oil on canvas
Classification: Painting
Dimensions: overall: 76.2 x 63.5 cm (30 x 25 in.) ; framed: 93.4 x 80.7 x 7 cm (36 3/4 x 31 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CAB
Credit line: Andrew W. Mellon Collection
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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