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Portrait of the Artist

Gilbert Stuart

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The oval-shaped portrait depicts a man with brown hair and a white collared shirt facing left. His hair is dark brown and slightly tousled. He has a neutral expression on his face. The background of the portrait is a light green color with a darker border around the oval. The painting appears old, with visible signs of wear and tear around the edges. The artist of this portrait is Gilbert Stuart, and the title is "Portrait of the Artist".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1786
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
521 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
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