The artwork, titled “Jedidiah Morse,” was created by Samuel Morse circa 1822. Executed in oil on canvas, it belongs to the Romanticism movement and falls under the genre of portraiture. This painting is currently housed in the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
The artwork portrays a distinguished elderly man with a serene yet perceptive expression, set against a dark, muted background that accentuates the subject’s facial features and somber demeanor. The man is dressed in a formal, dark-colored attire, which, along with his composed posture, imparts a sense of gravity and depth. The subtle use of light and shadow highlights the contours of his face, lending a lifelike presence to the portrayal. The solemnity of his gaze and the meticulous attention to detail reflect the Romantic era’s emphasis on individual character and emotional depth.
