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Portrait of a Young Man

John Henry Brown

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red rectangular box with a hinge on the right side, opened to display an oval portrait. The box's left side is lined with dark red velvet. The right side features a gold mat with a portrait of a young man set within. The young man wears a black jacket with gold buttons, a white shirt, and a dark bow tie. His right arm rests on a white surface, and his hair is brown. A white column and red fabric are behind him. The box and portrait have a vintage appearance. The artist is John Henry Brown, and the title is "Portrait of a Young Man".

Artwork Details

Date
1854
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 421 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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