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Portrait of a Gentleman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait, black and white. A young man with short hair and bangs, and a low ponytail. He wears a dark jacket, a white collared shirt, and a patterned vest. A bow tie is tied around his neck. The background of the portrait is light gray. The frame is oval-shaped, thin, and metallic with a beaded edge. Slight shading on the face and jacket. The man looks towards the left.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1830
Medium
Watercolor on ivory in gilded copper case
Culture
American
Dimensions
514 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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