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Portrait of a Gentleman

William Russell Birch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval pendant with a gold frame featuring small balls around the edge and a loop at the top. The pendant contains a portrait of an older man with white hair, wearing a brown jacket over a black and white shirt. The background of the portrait is dark blue. The pendant has a pin on the right side. The background of the image is light grey. The portrait is titled "Portrait of a Gentleman" by William Russell Birch.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1795
Medium
Enamel on copper
Culture
American
Dimensions
426 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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