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Portrait of George Washington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a circular frame. The frame has a thick inner rim that is slightly raised. A small loop is at the top. The image inside the frame is a portrait titled "Portrait of George Washington". The portrait is a black and white image of a man with light-colored hair and a serious expression. The man wears a dark jacket with a white collar. The background of the portrait is dark. The frame sits on a white surface, with a shadow to the lower right.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–30
Medium
Oil on wood
Dimensions
571 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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