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Profile Portrait of a Man

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a man's body in profile view facing left. The man has a straight posture, with prominent facial features including a nose and chin. His hair is dark, curly, and close to his head, with some volume on top. He wears a dark suit, high-collared white shirt, and black cravat. The background is plain grayish-blue with no visible objects.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1835/1840
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
5176 × 6832 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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