Signed at the back of canvas the painting "Samuel F. B. Morse", revealing the full name of the artist, Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791 - 1872). The portrait in question is a striking depiction of a young man in the early 19th century, radiating with determination. His confident and optimistic expression speaks volumes about his unwavering belief in shaping his own future. A symbol of ambition and progress, he is the captain of his own ship, navigating through life with determination and purpose... His energy are palpable, serving as a reminder of the importance of believing in oneself and never giving up on one's dreams. Antique oil painting on canvas, framed.
Size app.: 72 x 59 cm (roughly 28.3 x 23.2 in), frame is 78 x 65 cm (roughly 30.7 x 25.6 in). Very good condition, restored condition with repairs and retouches. Please study good resolution images for cosmetic condition. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 3.3 kg is going to measure 6 kg packed for shipment.
Samuel Morse was an American inventor and painter. After having established his reputation as a portrait painter, in his middle age Morse contributed to the invention of a single-wire telegraph system based on European telegraphs. He was a co-developer of Morse code in 1837 and helped to develop the commercial use of telegraphy.