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Portrait of a Gentleman

Carl Weinedel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped miniature portrait in a gold frame. The frame has a loop at the top with a decorative floral motif. The frame itself is ornate with a leaf-like pattern. The portrait depicts a man wearing a black jacket and white shirt with a black cravat. The man has brown hair parted on the side, with the hair on the sides swept back and secured. The background of the portrait is a gradient from green at the left to beige at the right. The subject wears a gold pendant on a chain around his neck. The pendant is partially obscured by the white shirt. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest an early 19th-century style. The portrait appears to be painted on a small scale, suitable for a locket or pendant. The overall color palette is subdued, with earthy tones dominating. The subject's facial expression is neutral. The portrait is titled "Portrait of a Gentleman" by Carl Weinedel.

Artwork Details

Date
1836
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
398 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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