Edward W. Redfield

Edward W. Redfield, a 1905 painting by Thomas Eakins, is a portrait of a man seated.  The painting, housed at the National Academy of Design, measures 0.6604 meters in width and 0.762 meters in height. The subject, Edward W. Redfield, is depicted from the chest up, wearing a dark-colored double-breasted coat and a light-colored collared shirt with a dark tie. He has dark hair combed back, a prominent mustache, and a serious expression. The background is a muted, dark grayish-brown. The style is realistic, with attention to detail in the subject's features and clothing. The overall tone is somber and subdued.