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Portrait of a Gentleman

William Verstille

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval portrait painting of a man. The man has light skin and brown hair pulled back. He wears a light-colored suit jacket with a white shirt and cravat. A small, dark-colored brooch is visible on his left side. The background of the painting is dark. The painting is set in a brown oval frame with a metal border and a small loop at the top. The frame shows signs of wear and tear. The painting appears to be on a slightly textured surface.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1785
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
408 × 624 px
Museum record:
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