Waist-length three-quarter left profile of a young man in a naval officerÕs coat with an exaggerated collar and epaulette visible on his left shoulder. Four brass buttons are also visible down the front of the coat. His left hand is on his waist, and his right arm is extended and restingon a table (?) surface. His hair is sandy blonde-red. His shirt and tie are white.
Artwork Details
Medium
Oil on Canvas
Collection
Private Collection
General Notes
Note
Son of Treasury Secretary Alexander J. Dallas. Subject was a Commodore in the U.S. Navy and Commander in Chief of the Pacific fleet. He fired the first gun in the War of 1812.
