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Portrait of a Gentleman

Joseph Wood

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval portrait. Young man with curly dark hair wearing a dark suit with a high-collared white shirt and a white cravat. The background of the portrait is light gray with the oval edge showing a subtle reflection. The portrait is presented on a slate gray background. The man looks to his right with a slight neutral expression.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1810
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
515 × 625 px
Museum record:
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