Isaac Merrit Singer
1869
Edward Harrison May captured the flamboyant sewing machine magnate Isaac Merritt Singer in this striking 1869 portrait, painted just a year before the industrialist's death. Notice the luxurious red and gold robe draped casually over his shoulders—it perfectly reflects the extravagant lifestyle of a man who made a massive fortune revolutionizing how the world sews. Singer wasn't just a shrewd businessman; he was a notorious character with a wildly complicated personal life, and this bold, confident pose tells you everything you need to know about his larger-than-life personality.
- Technique
- oil painting
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