Self-portrait 1812 - 1815

Painted between 1812 and 1815, Samuel Lovett Waldo's "Self-portrait" depicts the artist in a formal pose, holding a palette and brush, against a dark background. The painting's composition is a classic example of portraiture, focusing on the sitter's likeness and conveying a sense of the artist's professionalism and artistic identity. This oil on canvas artwork is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.