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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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