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Portrait of a Gentleman

Alfred S. Waugh

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white portrait in an ornate silver frame. The portrait depicts a young man with dark hair, wearing a dark jacket and white collared shirt with a black bow. The man's hair is parted on the side and curled slightly at the ends. He is facing forward with a neutral expression. The frame features an etched floral design around the oval edge and a small decorative piece at the top. The background of the portrait is a mottled dark gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1841
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
471 × 624 px
Museum record:
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