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Henry Leighton

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval portrait of a man. The man has dark hair, light skin, and is wearing a high-collared white shirt and a dark jacket. He is looking to the right with a neutral expression. The background of the portrait is dark. The portrait is on a gray background. The title of the portrait is "Henry Leighton".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1820
Medium
Watercolor on ivory in cast and chased foliate locket with ring bail with ball finial and reeded bezel; verso reserve with lock of hair on black silk
Culture
American
Dimensions
537 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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