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Self-Portrait

Seth Wells Cheney

National Gallery of Art

This image depicts a person with wavy hair in a high-collared garment. The individual is shown facing forward with their eyes closed and head slightly tilted downwards. The facial features are softly shaded, showing a defined nose and closed lips. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1830s
Medium
charcoal and chalk on wove paper
Dimensions
3257 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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