Portrait of a Man, Yale University

c. 1869

George K. Warren

Associated Names
George K. Warren

Artist, American, 1834 - 1884

The image shows a man standing indoors. He is facing slightly to the right but looking forward with a direct gaze. The man has a short beard and mustache, and a contemplative expression. He is dressed in a buttoned jacket, trousers, boots, and a cap. He is holding a large, box-shaped object by a handle resting against his shoulder. In the background, there is a wooden chair with ornate carvings and upholstery, and a draped curtain with a patterned edge. The wall has a painted floral design above a wainscoting.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image depicts a man standing. He has a beard, mustache, and dark hair under a flat cap. He wears a dark coat, matching waistcoat, white shirt, dark necktie, light-colored trousers, and dark shoes. He carries a bag with "YALE CONFECTIONERY" on it and holds a woven basket. The background is a simple studio setting with a plain wall, faint plant-like decorations, and a wooden panel at the bottom.

Theodore Ferris, Yale University

George K. Warren

1864

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(John Kuenzig, Topsfield, MA); (Lee Gallery, Winchester, MA, acquired 2012); NGA purchase, 2012.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64154222

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