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Henry Peters Gray

Henry Colton Shumway

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait miniature in a silver frame with a loop at the top. The portrait depicts a young man with short, light-colored hair, wearing a black jacket, white shirt, and black bow tie. The background of the portrait is shades of beige and light brown. The frame has a hinge on the left side and appears worn. The portrait is set against a plain light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
1842
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
464 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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