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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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