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Cameo of a Gentleman

Erastus Dow Palmer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White oval cameo on black background. Cameo depicts a man's head and neck in profile, facing right. Man has short hair combed back, and his collar is visible. Cameo has raised border. Background is black with lighter area around cameo.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1847–51
Medium:
Plaster
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
513 × 624 px
Museum record:
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