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Portrait of a Gentleman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped, black and white portrait on a pendant. The portrait depicts a young man with short, curled hair. He wears a dark jacket or coat with a high, dark neck scarf or cravat and a white shirt. The subject looks straight ahead with a neutral expression. The background of the portrait is textured and dark. The pendant has a thin border and a small loop at the top for hanging. The artist's style is realistic. The title of the portrait is "Portrait of a Gentleman".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
469 × 624 px
Museum record:
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