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Gentleman of the Hale Family

William Jennys

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white portrait of a man. The man has short, dark hair with bangs. He wears a dark jacket and a white shirt with a high collar. His arms are crossed. He is positioned in front of a large, circular light area, with a dark background. Dark corners are visible behind the circular light area. The image is presented on a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1807
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
509 × 625 px
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