The image depicts a man from the waist up. He is positioned slightly to the side and looking away from the viewer. He has a prominent jawline, large sideburns, and curly, short brown hair. The man is dressed in formal attire, wearing a dark suit jacket over a white shirt with a high collar, potentially with a dark waistcoat and a bowtie. There are no visible jewelry or objects held. The background features a textured mix of brown and earthy tones, creating a neutral and classic setting.
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Dr. James Hall

Daniel Huntington (American, 1816 - 1906)

1857

Medium
oil on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 76.5 x 63.3 cm (30 1/8 x 24 15/16 in.) ; framed: 104.8 x 92.1 x 11.4 cm (41 1/4 x 36 1/4 x 4 1/2 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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