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Portrait of a Gentleman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white portrait photograph of a man titled "Portrait of a Gentleman". The man has short hair, light-colored eyes, and a neutral expression. He wears a dark-colored jacket and a white neck scarf. The portrait is encased in an ornate oval frame with etched details and a loop at the top. The frame features a pattern of leaves and flowers. The background behind the frame is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
1825–30
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory in gilded copper case
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
410 × 624 px
Museum record:
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