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Jonathan Snelling

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval-shaped portrait of a man with light-colored, curly hair. The man is wearing a dark jacket with a white cravat tied in a bow at his neck. The background of the portrait is dark on the left and lighter on the right. The portrait is set against a solid gray background. The artist of the portrait is Jonathan Snelling.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1795
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
473 × 625 px
Museum record:
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