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Portrait of an Old Gentleman

James Sanford Ellsworth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of an old gentleman seated in a green chair with gold accents. The man has dark hair combed to the side, a black suit, white shirt, and black bowtie. His hands are clasped in front of him. He faces right. The chair has a green upholstered back and seat with gold trim along the edges. The background is off-white with a gray cloudy or smoke-like effect behind the man's head. The painting style is realistic with some softness around the edges. James Sanford Ellsworth is the artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1840–45
Medium
Watercolor on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
547 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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