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Jacob Hurd

William Johnston

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The portrait depicts a man with dark hair, wearing a black coat with gold buttons and a white shirt with frilly cuffs. He holds a piece of paper in his right hand. The man's attire consists of a black coat with two rows of gold buttons, a white shirt with a high collar and frilly cuffs. His dark hair is parted in the middle. The background of the portrait is dark. The overall style of the portrait is formal. The subject, Jacob Hurd, is portrayed by artist William Johnston.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1762
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
515 × 625 px
Museum record:
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