Portrait of a Young Man 

This charcoal drawing by Eastman Johnson depicts the bust of a young man wearing a suit and a bow tie. The soft shading and light use of color give the artwork a delicate and refined feel, characteristic of the artist's style. Although the date of the artwork is unknown, the subject's attire and the artist's life span suggest it was likely created sometime between 1824 and 1906. The drawing's intimate scale and realistic portrayal suggest it was likely intended as a personal portrait.