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Portrait of a Gentleman

James H. Kimberly

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval portrait. Young man with dark hair cut short. Hair on both sides curls slightly inward toward face. Eyes are cast to the right. Wears a high-collared dark shirt with six buttons down the center. Collar of white garment visible. Oval image is presented in a circular case, partially open on left side to reveal wood grain pattern on interior.

Artwork details

Date:
1840
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 612 px
Museum record:
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