Robert G. L. De Peyster 1828

This oil painting by Samuel Lovett Waldo, created in 1828, depicts Robert G. L. De Peyster in a seated pose. De Peyster is dressed in a formal outfit of the era, with a dark coat and waistcoat with gold buttons, a white shirt and cravat, and a faint hint of his shirt sleeves. The portrait shows De Peyster with a serious expression, and is set against a dark green background with a hint of a landscape in the distance, highlighting the sitter's prominent status and the artist's attention to detail. This portrait exemplifies the American portraiture style of the early 19th century, focusing on realism and capturing the individuality of the subject.