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Augustus Vallette Van Horne, Jr.

Walter Robertson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white portrait of a man in an oval frame. The man has light-colored, curly hair that is pulled back. He wears a dark jacket and a white cravat or stock. The frame is metallic and has a small loop at the top for hanging. The background of the portrait is a gradient from dark to light. The portrait is set against a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1793
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
465 × 625 px
Museum record:
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