The image depicts a man's upper body, facing slightly sideways towards the viewer. He has distinct facial features with a noticeable nose and a slight smile. He has curled hair framing his face. He is wearing a dark blue coat over a detailed white waistcoat with buttons and embroidery, and a white cravat around his neck. The background is a plain dark brown color.
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John Stevens (?)

painter John Wollaston (American, active c. 1742 - 1775)

c. 1749-1752

Medium
oil on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 76.5 x 63.6 cm (30 1/8 x 25 1/16 in.) ; framed: 90.2 x 76.2 x 7.9 cm (35 1/2 x 30 x 3 1/8 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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