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Joseph Stallings

George Catlin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval, black and white portrait of a man in a military uniform. The man has short, dark hair parted on the side. He wears a dark jacket with gold epaulets on the shoulders and a high collar adorned with gold braid. A white collar is visible under the uniform. The portrait is set in an oval frame with a rope-like border and floral patterns. A decorative piece extends from the top of the frame. The background of the portrait is light gray. The title of the portrait is "Joseph Stallings" and the artist is "George Catlin".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1829
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
433 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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