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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
Museum record:
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