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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
Museum record:
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