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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
Museum record:
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