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Mr. Boardman

Margaret Bogardus

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a portrait of Mr. Boardman by Margaret Bogardus. The portrait is oval-shaped and set in a gold frame with an ornate design around the edge. The frame has a small loop at the top. The subject, Mr. Boardman, has dark, curly hair and brown eyes. He is wearing a black jacket, a white shirt, and a black bow tie. The background of the portrait is a solid gray color. The portrait is set against a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
1837
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
490 × 624 px
Museum record:
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