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Portrait of a Gentleman

Raphaelle Peale

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white portrait of a man. The man has light-colored hair parted on the side and combed back, with some curled hair on the sides. He wears a white shirt with a high neck scarf and a dark-colored jacket. The portrait is set in an oval frame with an ornate border. A ring is attached to the top of the frame. The background of the image is light gray. The title of the portrait is "Portrait of a Gentleman" by Raphaelle Peale.

Artwork Details

Date
1799
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
475 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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