Portrait of a Gentleman

Johann Carl Koch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait of a man with curly hair, wearing a dark jacket and a white cravat or stock, set against a plain background within a metal frame with a loop at the top. The man has a slender face with a pointed chin, and his hair is dark and curly. He wears a dark-colored jacket with a high neckline and a white cravat or stock that is folded and gathered at the neck. The background of the portrait is a plain, light-colored surface. The metal frame is thin and has a loop at the top for hanging. The overall style of the portrait is formal and traditional.