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Portrait of a Gentleman

James Van Dyck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait of a man with short, curly brown hair and a slight smile. The man wears glasses with thin frames, a black jacket, a white dress shirt with a high collar, and a black ascot. The portrait is set against a dark brown background and encased in an ornate gold frame with a decorative border. A gold loop is attached to the top of the frame.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1835
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
451 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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