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Joseph Barrell, Jr. (1765-1801)

Nathaniel Hancock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped pendant with a gold-colored metal frame. The outer edge of the frame has dark blue lines radiating outward. Inner frame around portrait is also gold-colored. Portrait of a man with light skin, brown hair, wearing a dark jacket and white shirt. Background of portrait fades to light beige. Small gold loop at top of pendant for hanging. Gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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