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James MacAlister (Sketch)

Thomas Eakins

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a man with white hair and a receding hairline wearing a long dark-colored suit jacket with a rust-colored tie, white shirt, and white cuffs. He holds an object in his right hand. The background is dark brown with visible brushstrokes and texture. James MacAlister is shown. The painting is by Thomas Eakins.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1895
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
408 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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