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Thomas Peyton

James Sharples

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man's profile captured from the side. He has finely detailed features, a prominent nose, slightly arched eyebrows, and a neutral expression. The man has light-colored, smooth hair tied in a ponytail at the nape of his neck and is wearing a dark blue coat with a high collar and a light-colored vest with intricate fabric details. The painting has an elongated octagonal shape and the edges are secured with tape. The background is textured with dark and light blues. No visible jewelry or objects are held by the person in the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1779-1811
Medium
pastel, graphite, and gouache on two sheets of adhered laid paper
Dimensions
3517 × 4308 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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