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Mr. Rutherford

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval portrait of Mr. Rutherford. The man has short, curly hair. He wears a black jacket and a white shirt with a high collar folded down and a bow tie. The background is light-colored, with shading around the oval edges. The oval portrait has a thin white outline and is set against a solid gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1808
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
509 × 624 px
Museum record:
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