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Young Man with Folding Rule

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man's upper body. He is facing slightly left, looking at the viewer. He has light skin, blue eyes, dark brown hair styled with mutton chops. He wears a dark blue coat, white shirt with a ruffle, and a white bow tie. He holds a ruler in his right hand. The background is warm-toned with an orange curtain to the left of the man.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1815
Medium
pastel and applied paper
Dimensions
8005 × 9546 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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