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Portrait of a Gentleman

Henry Benbridge

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait miniature of a gentleman. The portrait depicts a man with light skin tone and dark hair that is parted in the center and pulled back. He wears a dark blue jacket with a pink collar and lapel. Underneath, he has a white cravat and a white shirt. The frame of the portrait is oval-shaped and adorned with clear stones or diamonds. The background of the portrait is dark brown and beige. The background behind the portrait is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1780
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
530 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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