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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
Museum record:
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