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Portrait of a Gentleman

William P. Sheys

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white portrait of a young man. The man has short, curly hair parted in the middle. He wears a high-collared military-style jacket with epaulets on the shoulders. A decorative oval frame surrounds the portrait, featuring an etched floral pattern. The frame has a small loop at the top for hanging. The background of the portrait is light gray. The man's head is slightly tilted to his right. His arms are not visible. The portrait is titled "Portrait of a Gentleman" by William P. Sheys.

Artwork details

Date:
1821
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
406 × 624 px
Museum record:
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