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Mr. Motte

Jeremiah Theus

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a man facing forward with his body tilted slightly to the left. He wears a brown coat over a teal waistcoat and a white ruffled shirt is visible at the cuffs and neckline. The man has high cheekbones, a straight nose, and a serious expression. His dark hair is styled in large, slightly curled side parts. The man is set against a plain, muted green background, emphasizing the subject of the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1760
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5620 × 6895 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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