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Portrait of a Gentleman

Henry Pelham

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white portrait of a man. The man has light-colored hair that is curled on the sides. He wears a dark-colored jacket with a white scarf around his neck and a decorative piece on his chest. A silver pin protrudes from the right side of the frame. The frame is bordered with small gems. The background behind the man is shaded darker on the left and lighter on the right. The initials "HP" and a partially obscured number appear to the right of the man.

Artwork details

Date:
1779
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
557 × 625 px
Museum record:
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