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William Few

John Ramage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait of a man with gray hair, blue eyes, and a neutral expression. He wears a white lace-trimmed shirt with a high collar and a dark blue velvet jacket. The portrait is set in a gold frame with a red and orange border. The background of the portrait is a mottled greenish-gray color. The man's hair is styled back, and he is depicted from the chest up. The frame has a small loop at the top and two small hinges on the sides. The portrait appears to be an antique miniature painting. The subject is William Few, and the artist is John Ramage.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1787
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
547 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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