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Portrait of a Gentleman

William Lewis

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Portrait of a Gentleman by William Lewis: A black and white image of an oval-shaped pendant with a beaded border. The pendant features a portrait of a man with short hair, wearing a dark jacket, a white shirt, and a dark bow tie. A small cross necklace around his neck. The background of the portrait is shaded, darker at the bottom and lighter at the top. The pendant has a small loop at the top. The man in the portrait has a serious expression.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1835
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
439 × 624 px
Museum record:
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