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Dr. Alvah Cook

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a head and shoulders portrait of a person facing forward. The person has light skin, blue eyes, and short dark brown hair. They wear a formal black coat over a high-collared white shirt with lace detailing and a white cravat. In the background, there is a red draped curtain with gold fringe and a row of books. The initials "A. C." are visible in gold letters on the dark background behind the person.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1820
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
8304 × 9860 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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