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Portrait of a Gentleman

Possibly British 18th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated in a large blue chair. He is dressed in a golden-brown silk robe, holding a closed book in his lap. The man has a neutral expression and his gaze is directed towards the viewer. He has a broad forehead, light eyebrows, and gray curly hair that falls to his shoulders. The background includes architectural elements like a column on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1726/1740
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5432 × 6789 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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