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Portrait of a Man

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image contains a three-quarter portrait of a man seated with one leg crossed over the other. He has short hair, facial features include a defined jawline and a serious expression. He is wearing a dark jacket, a high-collared white shirt, dark bow tie, and light-colored trousers. One hand rests on a patterned fabric surface, the other hand is on his lap. There is a ring on his right hand, and detailed buttons on his shirt. The background is plain, and the image is framed with an ornate, gold-colored frame with intricate designs.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1860
Medium
ambrotype with applied color
Dimensions
6683 × 7740 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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