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James DeLancey

Gilbert Stuart

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of a man with gray hair wearing a dark blue coat with red and gold accents. The man has a white shirt with a white cravat. He is depicted from the chest up. The background is a dark brown oval shape. The man is centered in the oval. The painting has a thin gold border around the edge. The man looks to his right. His hair is parted in the center and hangs on both sides of his head. He has a neutral expression on his face. The coat has four visible buttons. The red accents are on the lapels and collar. The background behind the oval is black.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1785
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
520 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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