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Self-portrait

William Dunlap

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square, black-framed portrait. The frame has a cracked texture and a gold border around the portrait. A gold ornament hangs from the top of the frame. The portrait itself depicts a man with light-colored hair wearing a dark-colored suit jacket and white shirt. The man is shown from the chest up and is looking at the viewer. The background of the portrait is a muted brown color. The frame hangs on a plain gray wall. This is a self-portrait by William Dunlap.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
440 × 625 px
Museum record:
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