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Portrait of a Gentleman

John Ramage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white portrait. Man with dark hair parted in the middle and combed to the sides. The hair reaches just above the ears and is darker on top. The man has a round face, small nose, and light-colored eyes. He wears a light-colored cravat under a high-collared shirt. The collar of the shirt is folded over, and a light-colored coat. The background of the portrait is dark with a lighter area behind the man's head. The oval portrait has a thin white outline and is centered on a gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
523 × 625 px
Museum record:
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