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The Cossack

John Singer Sargent

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Cossack by John Singer Sargent: A portrait painting of a man with a dark background. He has a long, dark beard and mustache. He wears a dark hat with a small red stripe on top, a dark jacket or coat, and a red shirt. His facial expression appears stern, looking slightly to his left. The subject's attire suggests a traditional or military style. The painting's color palette is predominantly dark, with the red of the shirt providing a contrasting accent. The artist's signature is visible in the upper-left corner.

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710 × 893 px
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