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William Loughton Smith

Archibald Robertson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait of a man in a gold frame. The man has shoulder-length light brown hair. He wears a white ruffled shirt and a dark-colored coat. The background of the portrait is gray and cloudy. A small gold loop is attached to the top of the frame. The frame has an ornate design around its edge. The background behind the frame is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1795
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
459 × 624 px
Museum record:
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