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Portrait of a Boy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped silver pendant with a loop at the top. Black and white image of a young boy. The boy has curly light-colored hair. He wears a dark-colored jacket with lace trim on the collar. The background of the image is dark gray. The boy looks to his right.

Artwork Details

Date
1795–1800
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
470 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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