The image is a portrait painting showing a man's upper body. He is positioned slightly turned to his right, with his head facing the viewer. The man has fair skin, defined cheekbones, and small, bright eyes. His hair is short, neatly combed, and grey or white. He is wearing a dark coat over a white shirt with a high collar, partially visible. The background is a muted, dark color, providing a simple setting that emphasizes the subject. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the image.
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Aaron Baldwin

Francis Alexander (American, 1800 - 1880)

c. 1835

Medium
oil on wood
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 64.5 x 54.2 cm (25 3/8 x 21 5/16 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CAB
Credit line
Gift of Constance Cushing Bessey
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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