Portrait of a naval officer, half-length, possibly Charles Goodwin Ridgely (1784-1848), Gilbert Stuart, circa 1820

"the sitter depicted in the present work may be charles goodwin ridgely (1784–1848), an officer in the united states navy who was made captain in 1815 and whose portrait was painted by gilbert stuart around 1820. This hypothesis is supported by a label on the reverse from baltimore, ridgely's hometown. From the collection of charles and nonie de limur, san francisco. " posted by christie's old masters department. Oil on canvas, 33 1/10 × 26 in, 84. 1 × 66. 1 cm. Object Type: painting. Date: circa 1820.