Portret van Ralph Waldo Emerson before 1882

This anonymous portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson, a prominent American essayist, poet, and philosopher, is a classic example of portraiture. Created before 1882, the artwork depicts Emerson in a formal setting, dressed in a dark suit with a bowtie. His serious expression and thoughtful gaze suggest his intellectual nature. This portrait, likely intended for publication, highlights Emerson's influence as a key figure in American Transcendentalism. The work's small size, measuring 171 mm in height and 125 mm in width, emphasizes its intimate nature, allowing for a closer examination of the subject's features.