Captain Warren Delano c. 1852

"Captain Warren Delano" is an oil-on-canvas portrait painted by Charles Loring Elliott in 1852. The painting depicts Delano, a prominent American businessman, in a three-quarter view with a serious expression. He wears a dark suit and white shirt, holding a cane in his hand. The background is a simple dark brown with a subtle suggestion of a chair and a window. This formal portrait captures the dignified character of the subject and the realism characteristic of Elliott's work. The work serves as a significant example of American portraiture from the mid-19th century, highlighting the importance of individuals and family history within American culture.