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The Reverend John Albert Ryan

John Neagle

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait painting of a man's upper body. The man is facing the viewer directly, slightly leaning back. He has a round face with prominent cheeks and fair complexion. His hair is short, curly, and gray, framing his face. He is wearing a dark coat over a waistcoat and a high white cravat tied elegantly around his neck. The background is warm, muted brown. There are no visible objects or jewelry. The painting is signed by the artist on the left side with the name "Noyes" and the year "1829".

Artwork Details

Date
1825/1829
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5019 × 6111 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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