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Silhouette of Lieutenant Philip Kearney, Jr.

Auguste Edouart

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a silhouette of a person standing in profile facing left. The silhouette captures the full-body of the person, with one foot slightly forward and hands placed behind their back. Facial features are not visible, but the profile includes a prominent nose and sloped chin, with medium-length hair styled back. The person is wearing a long coat, trousers, and likely depicts a 19th-century style. The background is beige with a small base below the silhouette bearing cursive writing indicating a date and name. No visible jewelry or objects are held in the person's hands.

Artwork Details

Date
1841
Medium
painted and cut wove paper
Dimensions
5300 × 11837 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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