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Mr. Day

Ammi Phillips

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man from the waist up. He is facing slightly to the left but gazing directly at the viewer. He has fair skin, light-colored eyes, and short, wavy brown hair. His facial expression is composed and neutral. He is wearing a white collared shirt with a high, stiff black neckband, a creamy yellow waistcoat, and a dark formal jacket. In his right hand, he holds a paper titled "RELIGIOUS INTEL." The background is a deep plain brown color.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1835
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5379 × 6372 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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