Erastus Torrey 1816

"Erastus Torrey" is an oil painting on canvas by Samuel F.B. Morse, created in 1816. The painting depicts Erastus Torrey, a prominent figure in the early 19th-century New England art scene, seated in a three-quarter length pose. Morse, known for his later invention of the telegraph, was a gifted portrait painter in his early career, capturing Torrey's likeness with detailed brushstrokes and subtle shadows. The painting is currently housed at the Hood Museum of Art in Hanover, New Hampshire. This artwork is a great example of American portraiture in the early 19th century.