Portrait of a Man (from McGuire Scrapbook) 1811 - 1880

"Portrait of a Man (from McGuire Scrapbook)" is a watercolor painting on paper by American artist Henry Brent, created between 1811 and 1880. The work, currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts a man in a dark suit with a bow tie, and a white waistcoat. His curly hair and piercing gaze add a sense of realism to the portrait. The work is an example of 19th-century portraiture, a genre popular for capturing the likenesses of individuals and families during the era.