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Portrait of a Gentleman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white oval portrait titled "Portrait of a Gentleman" by Samuel Cooper. The man has short hair with bangs that are parted on the left. He wears a dark jacket with large buttons and a white collared shirt. The jacket is double-breasted with two rows of buttons. A white cravat or stock is tied around his neck. The background of the portrait is a shaded gray oval. The subject looks to the right with a neutral expression. He has a slight double chin. The portrait is rendered in detailed pencil or charcoal strokes.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1805
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
527 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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