Charles Carroll of Carrollton

Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a painting by Joshua Reynolds, dating from 1763. It is housed at the Yale Center for British Art. The painting measures 0.641 meters in width and 0.768 meters in height. The artwork depicts a half-length portrait of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, who is shown from the chest up, slightly turned to his right. He wears a mauve-colored coat with gold detailing on the lapels and buttons, and a white cravat. His expression is serious and his gaze is directed slightly away from the viewer. The background is dark and indistinct, focusing attention on the subject.