Artwork
Portrait
Portrait is an unspecified painting by the American Folk Art artist James Henry Beard. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
About this work
This painting depicts a man with dark hair and a white beard, dressed in a black jacket over a white shirt.
This painting depicts a man with dark hair and a white beard, dressed in a black jacket over a white shirt. The background is a muted brown color.
The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest a formal portrait from the 19th century. The artist's attention to detail in the subject's clothing and facial features is noteworthy.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, look into chiaroscuro.
Overview
Portrait, created in 1859 by James Henry Beard, is an American folk art painting now in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a formally attired man with dark hair and a white beard set against a muted brown background, conveying a sense of 19th-century solemnity.
Technique & Style
Beard's meticulous rendering of the subject's facial features and clothing exemplifies the artist's attention to detail, with the work's style characteristic of American folk art.
History & Provenance
Completed in 1859, the portrait became part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's collection; Beard was elected to the National Academy of Design 13 years after its creation.
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Artist
James Henry Beard (April 22, 1812 – October 20, 1893) was an American portrait painter. He was elected as a member of the National Academy of Design in 1872.
