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Portrait of a Gentleman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white portrait of a man in a dark suit. The man has short hair parted on the side, light-colored eyes, and a thin beard. He wears a white collared shirt, a dark vest, and a dark bowtie. The portrait is framed in an ornate silver oval frame with a loop at the top. The frame is decorated with raised floral patterns and beads. The background of the portrait is a plain light color. The image is titled "Portrait of a Gentleman".

Artwork Details

Date
1848
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
526 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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