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Mr. William Waters

Ruth Henshaw Bascom

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man with a side profile facing right. He has a straight nose, strong jawline, and high forehead. His hair is dark and neatly combed back. He wears a white high-collared shirt under a dark suit. There are no visible accessories or objects in his hand. The background is a muted blue gradient.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1825/1830
Medium
pastel and graphite with watercolor on two sheets of adhered paper (cut paper silhouette)
Dimensions
3226 × 4232 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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