Dr. David Rogers

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Artist: Ralph Earl (American, 1751–1801)
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: overall: 86.6 x 73.5 cm (34 1/8 x 28 15/16 in.); framed: 100.7 x 87.6 x 4.1 cm (39 5/8 x 34 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.)
Museum: National Gallery of Art
Rights: CC0 — no rights reserved

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.