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Portrait of a Gentleman

Raphaelle Peale

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait painting of a man with short, curly brown hair and blue eyes. He wears a black jacket with a white cravat and high collar. The background of the painting features a light blue and white color scheme. The portrait is set within a copper-colored frame. The subject is depicted with a neutral expression, looking slightly to his right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
425 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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