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William Henry Bush

Theodore Lund

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a man shown from the chest up and viewed in profile facing left. He has distinct facial features, with a well-defined nose and a slight forward gaze. His hair is dark, styled with a slight wave near the ear, and is neatly combed. He wears a dark coat with a blue patterned waistcoat underneath, paired with a white shirt and a cravat at the neck. The background is a simple, neutral gradient with no additional objects or details. The portrait is enclosed within a rectangular frame with a red outer edge and a yellow inner mat.

Artwork Details

Date
1840
Medium
painted miniature
Dimensions
8385 × 9955 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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