Self-portrait 

This self-portrait of Asher Brown Durand, an American landscape painter, showcases the artist's refined skill in portraiture. Durand, known for his Hudson River School landscapes, presents himself in a formal manner, wearing a dark suit and a white collar, a detail that adds an air of respectability. The painting's simple composition and muted colors, focused on the subject's face, emphasize his presence and reflect the artist's early style, as his later works focused more on dramatic landscapes. Durand's Self-portrait, though less celebrated than his landscape paintings, is a compelling insight into the artist's personal and artistic evolution.