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Hugh Mercer, Jr. (Study for "The Death of General Mercer at the Battle of Princeton, Janury 3, 1777")

John Trumbull

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch on aged paper with darker spots and rough edges. The sketch depicts a man with curly hair. He faces right with a neutral expression, visible facial features include eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth, and jawline. He wears a collared shirt with a tie and jacket with puffy shoulders, buttons down the center, and a belt.

Artwork Details

Date
1791
Medium
Graphite on off-white laid paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
418 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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