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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
Museum record:
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