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Thomas Smith

Gilbert Stuart

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white portrait of a man. The man has white hair that is parted in the middle and styled on either side of his head. He has a white cravat around his neck under a white collar, and a dark jacket with two buttons. The background is dark and oval shaped. The edges of the painting are chipped. The image is titled "Thomas Smith by Gilbert Stuart".

Artwork details

Date:
1785–87
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
512 × 625 px
Museum record:
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