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George Johnston

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval miniature portrait on white background with grid pattern. A man with fair skin and light brown hair cut to chin-length with bangs. Man wears large dark blue jacket with 6 copper-colored buttons down front; white ruffled shirt. Face angled slightly to the right. Background of miniature is light gray to dark gray gradient.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
495 × 625 px
Museum record:
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