The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a man's body. He is positioned facing slightly to his left while looking directly at the viewer. The man has a fair complexion with soft facial features, including clear eyes and a slight smile. His hair is dark, wavy, and styled with a gentle wave atop his head. He is dressed in a formal black coat over a white shirt, featuring a high collar. The background of the image is a dark, solid color. No jewelry or objects are visible in the painting.
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Self-Portrait

Chester Harding (American, 1792 - 1866)

c. 1825

Medium
oil on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 76.3 x 63.6 cm (30 1/16 x 25 1/16 in.) ; framed: 105.1 x 92.4 x 9.5 cm (41 3/8 x 36 3/8 x 3 3/4 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
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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