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Self-Portrait [recto]

Seth Wells Cheney

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a portrait of a person with shoulders and head visible, centrally framed. The individual faces straight, with a direct gaze, delicate facial features, including a rounded face and full lips. They have shoulder-length wavy hair framing their face. The person wears a high-collared coat and a cravat. The background is plain and lightly textured.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1830s
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3938 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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