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Self-portrait

John Singleton Copley

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped pendant with gold border and loop at top. Portrait of a man with light skin, light blue eyes, and light-colored hair that is parted in the center and hangs to the sides. The man wears a blue jacket over a pink and orange vest and a white collared shirt with ruffles. The background behind the pendant is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1769
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
588 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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