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Thomas Dering

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of Thomas Dering, an older man with a pale complexion. He has white hair that is curled on the sides and combed back. He wears a white collared shirt underneath a blue suit. Over the suit, he has a light brown coat with two visible buttons. The background behind him is dark brown on the left and lighter on the right. The painting's edges are worn and brown.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1775
Medium:
Pastel on blue (now oxidized) laid paper, mounted on a wood strainer
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
495 × 624 px
Museum record:
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