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Robert Macomb

Edward Greene Malbone

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait of Robert Macomb wearing a black coat and white cravat. The painting is in a gold frame. The subject has short, curly brown hair, blue eyes, and a neutral expression. He is set against a background behind water and a pastel sky. A small loop is at the top of the gold frame.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1806
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
518 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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