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Self-Portrait

John Vanderlyn

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a man showing his upper body from just below the shoulders. The man is facing slightly to his right, with his face turned towards the viewer. He has curly dark hair, a prominent nose, and defined cheekbones. His expression is neutral. He is wearing a high-collared shirt or cravat and a dark coat with the collar turned up. There is a signed name at the bottom left of the drawing. The background is plain and neutral-toned, emphasizing the subject within an oval frame.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1803/1804
Medium
lithograph on wove paper; laid down
Dimensions
3744 × 4720 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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