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A Military Officer

Joseph Blackburn

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait of a man's upper body, from the waist up. He is slightly angled to the left, with his gaze forward. The man has fair skin and a calm expression. His white hair is styled in 18th-century curls. He wears a military uniform with a black undershirt, white waistcoat, and red outer coat with gold details. A black cravat is around his neck. His right hand is inside his coat. The background is a plain, muted brown color.

Artwork Details

Date
1756
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5533 × 6759 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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