Portrait of Charles Francis Adams, Jr. 1876

"Portrait of Charles Francis Adams, Jr." (1876) is a realist oil painting by American artist Francis Davis Millet. The portrait depicts the subject in a formal setting, wearing a dark suit and white vest, against a rich red background. Millet's precise rendering of detail and attention to subtle lighting effects give the work a sense of realism and elegance. The painting captures the dignified presence and intellectual demeanor of Adams, a prominent figure in American history.