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Samuel Verplanck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped case with a hinged lid, made of black material with gold trim. The case is open, revealing a red velvet interior on the right side and a cream-colored satin interior on the left side. A small, oval portrait of a man is set into the red velvet interior. The man has light-colored hair and wears a blue jacket with gold trim and a high-collared shirt. He is depicted against a light-colored background. The case has a small gold loop at the top and a small gold clasp on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1760
Medium
Watercolor on ivory in gold locket
Culture
Dutch
Dimensions
600 × 482 px
Public Domain
Yes
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