Charles Carnan Ridgely

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Artist: Thomas Sully (American, 1783–1872)
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: overall: 126.3 x 101.5 cm (49 3/4 x 39 15/16 in.); framed: 152.7 x 128.3 x 11.1 cm (60 1/8 x 50 1/2 x 4 3/8 in.)
Museum: National Gallery of Art
Rights: CC0 — no rights reserved

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a man seated in a formal position. The man is depicted with a slight turn of his head, directly facing the viewer with a composed expression. He has short gray hair that is neatly styled. His facial features include a high forehead and firm jawline. He is dressed in a dark formal jacket with a high-collared white shirt visible at the neckline. His left hand rests on the arm of the chair, which is ornately carved with a scroll design. A fabric with an intricate pattern is draped over the back of the chair. There is no visible jewelry. In the background, there is a muted backdrop with a warm hue. On the left side of the image, a flowing drapery in a rich reddish tone adds depth to the setting.