The artwork titled “De Witt Clinton,” created by Samuel Morse in 1826, is an oil on canvas portrait belonging to the Romanticism art movement. It is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, NY, US.
The portrait captures De Witt Clinton against a rich, warm background adorned with a subtly intricate design. Clinton, attired in formal dark clothing with a high-collared white shirt, is depicted with a contemplative and somewhat stern expression. The renderings in the artwork highlight Clinton’s features with meticulous detail, while Morse’s adept use of light and shadow brings depth and dimension to the subject’s visage. The stylistic elements reflect the grandeur and emotional engagement characteristic of the Romanticism movement, focusing on individual heroism and personal dignity.
