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Commodore John Barry

Asher Brown Durand

National Gallery of Art

This image depicts a pencil sketch of a man from the waist up. The man has an oval-shaped face with prominent facial features, including a straight nose and defined cheekbones. His eyes are focused and his expression is neutral. He has wavy, short hair and is wearing a high-collared jacket or coat with buttons down the front, typical of early 19th-century fashion. The sketch is simple with minimal shading and a plain background. The artist's signature and the year 1830 are visible near the lower right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1830
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3659 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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