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George Henry Remsen

William Verstille

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait of a man in a gold frame with a beaded edge and a loop at the top. The man has long, light-colored hair. He wears a blue jacket with gold trim, a white shirt with a high collar and a large white necktie. A white waistcoat under the jacket has a gold trim. The background of the portrait is dark and mottled. The pendant is set against a plain gray background. The subject is George Henry Remsen, painted by William Verstille.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
495 × 624 px
Museum record:
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