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Portrait of a Gentleman

John Alexander McDougall

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, silver-colored locket with an engraved border, open to reveal a portrait inside. The locket has a small ring attached to the bottom-right. The portrait inside is circular and depicts a man with short, dark hair, wearing a dark jacket and white shirt. The lid of the locket is engraved with a floral pattern and has a hinge connecting it to the bottom half. The background of the image is light gray. The portrait is by John Alexander McDougall and titled "Portrait of a Gentleman".

Artwork details

Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
447 × 624 px
Museum record:
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