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Junius Brutus Booth

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing the head and upper part of the torso of a person. The person is positioned with the upper body slightly turned to the side while gazing forward. They have a youthful face with prominent facial features, including deep-set eyes and a straight nose, accompanied by dark, curly hair framing their face. The individual is dressed in a garment that appears to have a dark, textured shawl or wrap over a lighter shirt, visible around the neck area. The background is a plain, dark brown.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1830
Medium
oil on canvas on cardboard
Dimensions
15501 × 20783 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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