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John Sudam

John Vanderlyn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man from the waist up, seated in a slightly turned position with his right shoulder facing the viewer. He has a square jawline, prominent cheekbones, and dark, curly hair. He is wearing a black coat, a white cravat, and a white shirt. He has sideburns and his left hand is resting on an unseen object, possibly a book. The background is dark with a subdued gradient.

Artwork Details

Date
1829-1830
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
1001 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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