The image shows a portrait of a person's upper body, capturing their head, neck, and part of their shoulders. The person is positioned facing slightly to the right, with their head turned towards the viewer. They have dark, tousled hair and defined facial features with a focused expression. The individual is wearing a rich, dark red garment draped over their shoulders, with a white collar visible underneath. In their hand, they are clutching the fabric of the garment, and there appears to be an ornate piece near the garment's edge. The background is muted and warm-toned.
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John Philip Kemble

painter Thomas Sully (American, born England, 1783 - 1872)

artist after Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755 - 1828)

1867

Medium
oil on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 53.6 x 40.9 cm (21 1/8 x 16 1/8 in.) ; framed: 66.7 x 54 x 5.1 cm (26 1/4 x 21 1/4 x 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
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