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Portrait of a Gentleman

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white portrait painting of a seated man. The man wears a dark hat, a light robe with wide sleeves and a white sash. He sits on a chair with a patterned back. His hands are clasped in his lap. He has a mustache and goatee. The background is plain. A thin raised border frames the painting.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium:
Framed painting; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
376 × 624 px
Museum record:
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