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Portrait of a Gentleman

Charles F. Berger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white portrait on a pendant. The pendant has a metal border with a textured loop at the top. The portrait depicts a man with short hair, wearing a dark jacket, white shirt, and dark bowtie. The man is Caucasian with a straight hair parted on the side. He faces forward, looking slightly to the left. The background of the portrait is mottled gray. The pendant is set against a light grey background. The title of the work is "Portrait of a Gentleman" by the artist Charles F. Berger.

Artwork Details

Date
1843
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
453 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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