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Colonel Augustus James Pleasonton

John Neagle

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait painting of a man's upper body, standing with a partially turned posture to the viewer's left. His left hand is resting on a part of a cannon, while his right hand is on his hip. He has a dignified expression, strong features, cheekbones, and dark brown curly hair. The man is in a military uniform with a high collar, gold buttons, ornate shoulder epaulettes, and a red sash around his waist. The backdrop shows swirling clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
1846
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
957 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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