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John Walsh

John Neagle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The portrait depicts an older man with white hair, wearing a black jacket over a light-colored vest and white shirt with a bow tie. He has both hands clasped together in front of him, resting on a cane. His hair is parted on the side and falls to his shoulders. The man's expression is neutral. The background is dark and mottled with shades of brown and gray. The overall style is formal. The painting is titled "John Walsh" and was created by artist John Neagle.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1840
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
508 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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