Leslie Pease Barnum 1876

"Leslie Pease Barnum" is a portrait painting by American artist Frank Duveneck, painted in 1876. The painting features a man with a thick beard, wearing a black beret, and a white ruff collar, set against a dark background. The style of the painting is characteristic of Duveneck's bold and expressive brushwork, highlighting the subject’s features with rich colors, particularly the subject’s face and the white collar. Duveneck is known for his captivating portraits, often characterized by loose brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the individual's essence.