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Portrait of a Gentleman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of a Gentleman by an unknown artist. The painting depicts an older man with white hair, wearing a green jacket with gold buttons and a white collared shirt. The man has a balding head with white hair on the sides that curls behind his ears. He holds a potted plant with pink flowers in his right hand. The background features a dark area behind the man's head transitioning to a light brown color. The man sits on a red chair. The painting's edges show signs of wear.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1810–15
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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