Portrait of a Man 1846

Elizabeth Murray’s “Portrait of a Man”, created in 1846, is a charcoal and chalk drawing on paper depicting a man seated, dressed in formal attire, in a simple, three-quarter view composition. Murray, known for her portraits and landscapes, produced this drawing in a style common for the mid-19th century, utilizing delicate lines and subtle shading to capture the sitter’s likeness. The work is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, offering viewers a glimpse into 19th-century portraiture and the artistry of Elizabeth Murray.