Portrait of a Man c. 1860

"Portrait of a Man" is an oil painting on canvas created by American artist James W. Williams around 1860. The painting features a realistic depiction of an elderly man in a formal pose, holding a walking stick. The man is dressed in a dark suit with a white cravat and has a serious expression on his face. Williams was a renowned portrait painter, known for his detailed and lifelike representations of individuals. This piece, while not explicitly identified as a portrait of a specific individual, exemplifies Williams's mastery of portraiture and the prevailing artistic style of the mid-19th century in America.