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Moses Cox

James Peale

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval-shaped portrait of Moses Cox, depicted wearing a dark jacket with buttons, a light-colored vest with buttons, and a cravat around his neck. The man has medium-length, wavy hair parted in the middle. He is looking straight ahead with a neutral expression. The background of the portrait is shaded, transitioning from light to dark. The portrait is set against a solid gray background. James Peale's artwork titled Moses Cox.

Artwork Details

Date
1796
Medium
Watercolor on ivor
Culture
American
Dimensions
518 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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