Charles Henry Augustus Carter 1842 - 1845

This portrait of Charles Henry Augustus Carter, painted between 1842 and 1845 by Nicholas Biddle Kittell, is a fine example of American portraiture from the 19th century. Carter is depicted in a formal pose, wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a black cravat. The artist’s careful rendering of details, such as Carter’s crisp clothing and thoughtful expression, suggests the sitter’s social status and refined taste. The painting is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.