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Portrait of a Gentleman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Portrait of a Gentleman" by an unknown artist shows a black and white oval-shaped image. The man has curly dark hair, light-colored eyes, and a thin mustache. He wears a dark jacket with a high collar and a white cravat. A silver frame surrounds the image with a small clasp at the top. The background behind the subject is light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1805
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
474 × 625 px
Museum record:
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