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George Washington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval portrait of George Washington. The portrait shows the upper body of a man with white hair, wearing a dark jacket with a fur collar and a white ruffled shirt. The man has a partially bald head with hair on the sides that curls outward. The background of the portrait is dark gray. The oval frame has a thin line around the edge. The portrait is set against a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th cenutry
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
474 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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