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Joseph Reade

John Wollaston

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a man with curly, gray hair. He wears a brown coat with eight buttons on the left side and a matching vest. A white neck cloth and white shirt are underneath. The background is dark brown. The man faces forward, slightly to the left. His facial expression is neutral. He has a slight shine on his forehead, nose, and cheeks.

Artwork Details

Date
1749–52
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
519 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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