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William Young

James Peale

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait of a young man with short hair, wearing a dark jacket and white cravat. The portrait is set in a silver frame with a small crown-shaped clasp at the top. The background of the portrait is a plain gray color. The man has light-colored hair parted on the side, with some wisps combed over the top of his head. He wears a dark-colored jacket with a high collar, and a white cravat or necktie underneath. The overall appearance is formal. The subject is William Young, painted by James Peale.

Artwork Details

Date
1807
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
530 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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