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William Henry Tallmadge

Edward S. Dodge

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white portrait in a decorative silver frame with a loop at the top. The frame has an etched leaf pattern around the edge. The portrait depicts a young man with dark hair parted on the side and combed to the right. He wears a dark jacket with a white shirt and a dark bow tie. His facial expression is neutral. The background of the portrait is dark gray. The frame's loop is positioned at the top center.

Artwork Details

Date
1841
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
503 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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