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Asa Benjamin

William Jennys

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man's upper body. He is facing slightly to the right and has an oval face with fair skin. His facial features include evenly spaced eyes, a straight nose, and closed lips. He has brown, medium-length hair that is parted in the middle. He is dressed in historical attire, wearing a dark coat over a high-collared white shirt with an intricate ruffled design at the neck. There are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is a warm golden-brown color, encircled by a darker border.

Artwork Details

Date
1795
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
6532 × 7924 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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