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Portrait of a Gentleman

Philippe Abraham Peticolas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait in a copper-colored frame with a small loop at the top. The portrait depicts a man with light skin, brown eyes, and gray hair that is parted in the middle and styled in side curls. He wears a light blue jacket with a high collar and a white cravat underneath. The background of the portrait features a blue curtain on the left side, adorned with gold tassels and beads. The background behind the frame is light gray. The overall style and attire suggest the portrait is from the late 18th or early 19th century. The man's facial expression is neutral.

Artwork Details

Date
1798
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
431 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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