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Portrait of a Gentleman

Joseph Wood

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped pendant with a copper-colored metal frame featuring a beaded edge and a small loop at the top. The frame contains a portrait of a young man with curly brown hair. The man wears a dark blue jacket and a white collared shirt. The background of the portrait is a muted brown and white color. The pendant rests on a light gray surface. The portrait is titled "Portrait of a Gentleman" by Joseph Wood.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1815
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
489 × 624 px
Museum record:
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