Artist: William Garl Brown
Medium: Oil on Board
Creation Year: c. Late 1840s
Dimensions: 10.25 x 8 inches
Style: Portrait, Patriotic
Period: Mid 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: This distinguished oil portrait of President John Tyler was painted by William Garl Brown, one of the South’s most respected portrait artists of the mid-19th century. William Garl Brown was a well-regarded Virginia portraitist whose ability to capture expression and character made him a popular choice for many notable figures in the South during the 19th century. Capturing Tyler in a three-quarter profile, the painting emphasizes his thoughtful expression, prominent cheekbones, and neatly styled hair, complete with mutton chops characteristic of the period. Brown’s skill lies in his ability to convey character through restraint and realism. The warm, subdued background and the rich red and gold-trimmed chair create an aura of dignity and authority without distracting from the sitter’s presence. Tyler, the 10th President of the United States, is portrayed here with a sense of calm confidence and stately reserve. The painting comes in a period frame and is in excellent condition, a remarkable historic portrait with presidential significance.
Artist: William Garl Brown
Medium: Oil on Board
Creation Year: c. Late 1840s
Dimensions: 10.25 x 8 inches
Style: Portrait, Patriotic
Period: Mid 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: This distinguished oil portrait of President John Tyler was painted by William Garl Brown, one of the South’s most respected portrait artists of the mid-19th century. William Garl Brown was a well-regarded Virginia portraitist whose ability to capture expression and character made him a popular choice for many notable figures in the South during the 19th century. Capturing Tyler in a three-quarter profile, the painting emphasizes his thoughtful expression, prominent cheekbones, and neatly styled hair, complete with mutton chops characteristic of the period. Brown’s skill lies in his ability to convey character through restraint and realism. The warm, subdued background and the rich red and gold-trimmed chair create an aura of dignity and authority without distracting from the sitter’s presence. Tyler, the 10th President of the United States, is portrayed here with a sense of calm confidence and stately reserve. The painting comes in a period frame and is in excellent condition, a remarkable historic portrait with presidential significance.
