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Portrait of a Gentleman

Nathaniel Rogers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval black and white portrait. The man has curly dark hair, light eyes, and wears a white stock around his neck. He is wearing a dark-colored coat with a high collar and white shirt. A small triangular piece of fabric sits on the front of his coat. The background behind the man is darker at the top and lighter at the bottom. The oval image sits on a gray background. The image depicts a portrait titled "Portrait of a Gentleman" by Nathaniel Rogers.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1825
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
532 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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