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Mr. Forbes

George Romney

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a painting of the upper half of a man's body. The man is positioned in a three-quarter view, slightly turned to his right. He has a fair complexion with light, curly hair. His facial features include a smooth complexion, blue eyes, and a straight nose. The man is dressed in an 18th-century military uniform with a high-collared, dark blue coat with red facings and gold trim. He wears a pale yellow waistcoat and a white shirt with a frill. There is no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is a dark canvas.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1780/1790
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5577 × 6803 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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