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Captain Christopher O'Connor

Thomas Birch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait of a man, Captain Christopher O'Connor, painted by Thomas Birch. The man has short, curly hair and is depicted in profile, facing right. He wears a dark-colored jacket with a high collar. A white neck cloth or cravat is visible at the base of his neck. The background of the portrait features a gradient of light gray to dark gray. A small signature "TB" is located near the left edge.

Artwork details

Date:
1806
Medium:
Watercolor on paper
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
502 × 625 px
Museum record:
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