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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
Museum record:
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