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Martin Van Buren

Henry Inman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Martin Van Buren by Henry Inman painting depicts a portrait of an older man with a receding hairline and gray hair on the sides of his head. He has blue eyes and wears a black coat with a high collar and a white collar underneath. A portion of a pocket watch chain is visible on the right side of his chest. The man is set against a dark background. The portrait is a bust view, focusing on the upper part of the man's body.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1837–38
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
518 × 624 px
Museum record:
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