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George Washington

Emile Dupont-Zipcy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The portrait depicts a man with light skin, looking to the left. He has gray hair that is combed back and secured with a ribbon or similar tie. The man wears a dark-colored suit jacket over a white collared shirt and a dark-colored necktie. The background of the painting is muted, with shades of green, yellow, and gray. The painting is on a square canvas with rounded corners and appears to be mounted on a white background. The image shows signs of wear and tear, with scratches and marks visible on the surface. The subject of the painting is George Washington, as indicated by the title, and it is the work of artist Emile Dupont-Zipcy.

Artwork Details

Date
1840–83
Medium
Faience
Culture
French
Dimensions
552 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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