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Bishop William White

William Russell Birch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval portrait. Man with fair skin and grayish-white hair that is medium length with curls on the sides. The hair on top is parted on the left. The man wears a dark jacket and a white shirt with a folded collar. The collar is rounded and folds over itself. The background behind the man is dark. The oval image has a few scratches and appears to be on a gray background. The subject is shown from the chest up and faces slightly left of center. The man's head is tilted slightly to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1830
Medium
Enamel on copper
Culture
American
Dimensions
514 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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