The image shows a portrait of a person facing the viewer with their body slightly turned. The individual has curly, shoulder-length hair and distinct facial features including a prominent nose, slightly pursed lips, and a straight gaze. They are wearing a dark garment with white lace at the collar and cuffs. The person is holding an object in their left hand, partially obscured. The background features darker shades, possibly foliage or textured surfaces, with greenery on the right side and a hint of sky or clouds on the left. The painting shows signs of aging like fading and cracking of the…
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Portrait of a Man

painter Unknown 18th Century

first quarter 18th century

Medium
oil on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 72.7 x 60.3 cm (28 5/8 x 23 3/4 in.) ; framed: 90.2 x 80 x 7.9 cm (35 1/2 x 31 1/2 x 3 1/8 in.)
Culture
Unknown
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CNE-B
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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