The image shows a portrait of a man's upper body. He is seated or standing, looking slightly to his right. The man has a round face, fair skin, prominent eyes, and light-brown curly hair. He is wearing an elegant red garment with fur trim around the collar. One of his hands is touching his clothing at the chest. The background is a dark, neutral shade, emphasizing the man's features and attire.
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Counsellor John Dunn

painter Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755 - 1828)

c. 1798

Medium
oil on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 74 x 61.5 cm (29 1/8 x 24 3/16 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CAB
Credit line
Andrew W. Mellon Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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