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Plaque Portrait of George Washington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a circular portrait of George Washington. The portrait is set within a circular frame, with a black outer frame and a gold inner border around the painting. The painted portrait is of a man with white hair that is parted in the middle and styled behind his ears. He wears a white cravat and a black jacket or coat. The background of the portrait is dark brown. The frame has a few scratches on its surface. The overall background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1830
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
French
Dimensions
543 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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