Portrait of John Adams 1816

"Portrait of John Adams" (1816) by Samuel Morse is a realistic oil painting of the second President of the United States. Morse is best known for his invention of the telegraph, but he was also a talented painter. This portrait captures Adams's age and wisdom, with a focused gaze and subtle wrinkles on his face. The simple composition and muted colors add to the solemn and dignified atmosphere of the work. The painting is currently on display at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City.