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Richard Peters

Eastman Johnson

National Gallery of Art

The image is a head-and-shoulders portrait of a man depicted in an artistic rendering. He is positioned facing slightly toward the left but gazes directly at the viewer. The man has a soft expression with slightly drooping eyelids, a straight nose, and full lips. His hair appears medium length, dark, and somewhat wavy, framing his face. He is wearing a formal dark coat with a white collared shirt and a black necktie or cravat. There are no visible pieces of jewelry, and he is not holding any objects. The background is a plain, light color.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1842
Medium
charcoal and graphite with white chalk on wove paper
Dimensions
2936 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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