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John Stoneacre Ellis

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold framed oval portrait of John Stoneacre Ellis. The frame is ornate with textured detailing along the inner and outer edges. The man has short hair that is parted on the side. He has a well-groomed beard and mustache. He wears a dark jacket with a white dress shirt and black bow tie. A pendant hangs from a chain around his neck. He faces slightly to the right. The background of the portrait is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1859
Medium
Ambrotype, velvet, leather
Culture
American
Dimensions
542 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette