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Portrait of a Gentleman

Ammi Phillips

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a man depicted in a three-quarter view. He is seated upright, looking directly at the viewer. The man has a solemn expression with a prominent chin, thin lips, and alert eyes. His hair is short and appears grey, combed to lay flat against his head. He is dressed in formal attire, consisting of a dark colored coat with large lapels, a white shirt, and an intricately tied white cravat. The background of the image is a simple, solid color, which is a soft peachy tone, providing no additional context or detail. The overall composition focuses on the subject with no visible jewelry or other objects present.

Artwork Details

Date
1812/1819
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
24911 × 30157 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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