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Portrait of a Gentleman

John Ramage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped pendant with a metal loop at the top. A black and white portrait of a man with short hair, wearing a dark jacket with buttons and a high white collar. The background of the portrait is dark and shaded. The man's head is turned slightly to his right. He has a neutral expression. The pendant has a decorative edge around the portrait. The background behind the pendant is light gray. The portrait is titled "Portrait of a Gentleman" by John Ramage.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1780
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
Irish
Dimensions:
401 × 624 px
Museum record:
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