(Artist's monogram, "J P" appears near the sitter's ear) (On reverse, in cursive script:) Likeness of John McAllister, Senior; painted 1806, age 53 signed
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Summary:
Bust-length portrait of John McAllister, Sr. in profile, facing left. He wears an off-white shirt with collar tie; waist coat and brown dress jacket. He has brown eyes and brownish-black hair.