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Thomas Mellon

Imitator of Thomas Sully

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch of a man from the waist up. He has a serious expression, with defined eyes, a straight nose, and a firm mouth. His hair is short and reveals a receding hairline. He is wearing a formal jacket with a high collar and a bow tie. The sketch is minimally detailed, with linework suggesting shading. In the background, there is a faint outline of a bookshelf with books and a clock on top. Another portrait can be partially seen above and to the left.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink and red crayon on brown wove paper
Dimensions
3638 × 4789 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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