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Patrick Boyle Mure Macredie

David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man depicted from the waist up. He is seated and leaning slightly forward, with his right hand resting over his left forearm and the fingers of his left hand curled inward. His facial features include a strong jawline, prominent cheekbones, and a focused expression. He has dark hair that appears slightly tousled and unevenly cut. The man is dressed in a dark buttoned coat with a high collar, and it seems that he wears a white shirt underneath, partially visible at the collar. The coat has noticeable buttons that are reflective. There is no visible jewelry, and he is not holding any objects. The background is a simple, abstract surface which includes a fabric with a subtle, likely plaid pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
1843-1847
Medium
salted paper print
Dimensions
2920 × 3967 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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