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Portrait of a Gentleman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The black and white oval-shaped portrait, "Portrait of a Gentleman," depicts a man with long, dark hair. The man wears a dark jacket or coat. A white neck scarf or cravat is tied loosely around his neck. His facial expression is neutral, and he looks directly at the viewer. The background of the portrait is dark and textured.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Oil on copper
Culture
European
Dimensions
505 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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