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Portrait of a Gentleman

William Verstille

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait of a man with light-colored hair. The man is wearing a dark jacket with three buttons down the front and a white shirt with ruffles. A white cravat is tied around his neck. The background of the portrait is darker on the left side and lighter on the right. The portrait has a decorative border around the edge. The man is looking directly at the viewer with a slight smile. The portrait is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1795
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
472 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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