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Portrait of a Gentleman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait of a man titled, Portrait of a Gentleman, by an unknown artist. The man has dark hair parted on the side, combed over the top of his head, with the sides pulled back. He has a mustache and wears a high-collared white shirt with a bow at the neck, and a dark jacket. The frame is oval-shaped with an ornate border featuring leaves. The frame has a small loop at the top. The portrait is in black and white. The background of the portrait is shaded light to dark gray. The background behind the frame is solid light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1830–40
Medium
Watercolor on ivory in gilded copper case; hair reserve verso
Culture
American
Dimensions
483 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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