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Ebenezer Slocum Burling

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval-shaped portrait. Man with dark hair parted on the side and combed back on the sides. The man has a receding hairline. He wears a black coat and white collared shirt. The collar is folded over and a bow tie is tied at the top. The background is light colored with a darker shade around the oval. The oval picture is set against a solid gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1815
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
515 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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