The image shows a portrait of a man's upper body, focusing on his head and shoulders. The man is facing slightly to the viewer's right, with his head turned toward the viewer. He has fair skin, flushed cheeks, prominent cheekbones, and a calm expression. His white hair is styled in 18th-century curls. The man is wearing a dark formal coat with a high collar and a white cravat around his neck. The background is a blend of rich red tones with hints of blue and brown, adding depth to the composition. No jewelry or objects are visible.
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Edward Shippen

painter Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755 - 1828)

1796

Medium
oil on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 73.66 × 60.33 cm (29 × 23 3/4 in.) ; framed: 101.6 × 87.95 × 4.29 cm (40 × 34 5/8 × 1 11/16 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CAB
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Gallery Fund, 1874)
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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