Alexander Anderson 1815

This portrait of Alexander Anderson, painted by John Wesley Jarvis in 1815, shows the subject in a formal pose, holding a book. Anderson was a Scottish-American botanist and physician. Jarvis was a prominent American portrait painter, known for his realistic style and attention to detail. The painting is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City. The portrait offers a glimpse into the life of an important figure of the early 19th century and highlights Jarvis's mastery of portraiture.