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John Philip Kemble

Thomas Sully, after Gilbert Stuart

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person's upper body, capturing their head, neck, and part of their shoulders. The person is positioned facing slightly to the right, with their head turned towards the viewer. They have dark, tousled hair and defined facial features with a focused expression. The individual is wearing a rich, dark red garment draped over their shoulders, with a white collar visible underneath. In their hand, they are clutching the fabric of the garment, and there appears to be an ornate piece near the garment's edge. The background is muted and warm-toned.

Artwork Details

Date
1867
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5215 × 6751 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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