Portrait of a Man 1847 - 1850

"Portrait of a Man" is an oil painting on canvas by American artist Thomas Hicks, dating from 1847-1850. The painting, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a man in a formal, yet relaxed pose, his gaze directed slightly off to the side. Hicks, known for his portraits and genre scenes, masterfully captures the subject's likeness with a focus on detail, particularly in the man's clothing and facial features. The painting exemplifies the realist style popular in 19th-century American art, and the subdued palette adds to its contemplative mood.