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Augustus Fielding Hawkins

Matthew Harris Jouett

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a man's body in a formal, seated pose. He is facing slightly to his right, with his head turned towards the viewer. The man has short, dark brown hair, a smooth complexion, well-defined eyebrows, and a serious expression. He is dressed in a dark jacket with gold buttons, over a high-collared white shirt with a ruffled front. The background is a dark, neutral color.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1820
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
4915 × 6508 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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