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Portrait of a Man

British 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a small portrait of a man, capturing his upper body from the chest up. The man is facing the viewer with a slight turn to his right. He has soft facial features, white wavy hair with curls around his ears and forehead, and a fair complexion. He is wearing a dark blue jacket with gold buttons and a high white cravat. The portrait is framed in gold, oval-shaped with a small metal loop at the top. The background features a soft gradient of brown and grey tones.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
watercolor on ivory paper in metal locket
Dimensions
8600 × 10396 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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