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Nelson Mathewson

William Sidney Mount

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a man from the waist up, facing forward. He has a full, oval face with dark eyes and a slight smile. His hair is wavy, parted on the side, and framing his face with curls. He is dressed in a jacket, waistcoat, high-collared shirt, and a cravat or bow tie. The background is plain, focusing on the subject. The artist's signature and the year 1839 are visible below the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1839
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3602 × 4472 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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