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Archibald McCall

John Hesselius

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait of a man with fair skin, brown hair pulled back on the sides. He wears a blue jacket with gold trim and buttons, and a white lace shirt underneath. The background is a mottled brown color. The painting is framed in gold. The subject is Archibald McCall by John Hesselius.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1755–60
Medium:
Watercolor, gold leaf, and lead white on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
526 × 625 px
Museum record:
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