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Annie Munro West

American, 1858 - 1919

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The image shows an upper-body portrait of a seated man. He is positioned in an angled chair, facing slightly to his right. His facial features include a composed expression, a narrow nose, and focused eyes, with a prominent forehead framed by his powdered, shoulder-length hair. The man is dressed in a brown coat with large buttons over a pale waistcoat and a white, ruffled shirt. He holds a book in his left hand, resting it on the arm of the chair. The chair is upholstered in red fabric with a gold-studded trim. In the background, there is a bookcase filled with books, partially visible. The dark drapery provides contrast and depth to the setting.
Ralph Earl, Dr. David Rogers, 1788, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1965.15.8

Dr. David Rogers

Ralph Earl · 1788 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1965.15.8