Jacob Brown 1834

Asher Brown Durand's 1834 engraving "Jacob Brown" portrays the military leader in a formal portrait, emphasizing his status as a distinguished figure. The engraving, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts Brown in military attire, holding a rolled document in his gloved hands, suggesting his role in military command. Durand's meticulous detail and use of light and shadow capture Brown's stern yet composed demeanor, creating a powerful and lasting image of this historical figure.