The image shows the upper half of a man's body. He is facing slightly to the left with his head turned towards the viewer, in a formal pose. The man has light-colored skin, rosy cheeks, and a calm expression. His hair is styled in a manner typical of the 18th century, with curls and tied back away from his face. He wears a dark coat with visible buttons and a white cravat around his neck. The cravat is slightly ruffled and tucked into his coat. There is no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is plain, with subtle gradations of brown and dark green shades.

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Portrait of a Man

painter European 18th Century

c. 1770

Medium: oil on canvas
Classification: Painting
Dimensions: overall: 76.2 x 63.8 cm (30 x 25 1/8 in.) ; framed: 96.2 x 84.1 x 6.4 cm (37 7/8 x 33 1/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
Culture: European
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CF
Credit line: Andrew W. Mellon Collection
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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