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General Winfield Scott

Robert Walter Weir

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of a middle-aged man with gray hair, wearing a black military uniform with gold buttons and epaulets, gold tassels on the shoulders, and a high collar. The man has short, gray hair parted on the side, with a sideburn and a serious expression. He is looking straight ahead with his arms crossed. The background is dark with some light on the left side.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1855
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
512 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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