Thomas Mifflin (1744-1800), c.1757-59 (oil on canvas)

Generous three-quarter length of a boy between 14 and 15 years of age, standing, to left. Eyes greyish brown, almost hazel; very dark brown hair tied with black queue ribbon. Coat and breeches of dark blue broadcloth, the coat with overspun buttons and velvet collar to match, and with purplish grey lining; waistcoat of green broadcloth, with brass buttons; white neck cloth, shirt and ruffle, black necktie; white stockings, high boots with light brown tops. Over his left shoulder and across his body to the right hip a gold cord, evidently holding a powder horn; in his right hand a long fowling piece, with the butt resting on the ground. Three game birds lie in the lower left corner of the picture. Landscape background in grey, brown, and olive green, suffused with blue.