The painting depicts a man shown from the knees up, standing with his arms crossed over his chest and his head turned to the right. He has light skin, ruddy cheeks with a brown mole, a long nose, and small red lips in a neutral expression. His gray hair is styled into curls above his ears that peek out from under a black hat. His clothing is rich in detail, consisting of a dark blue-and-red coat with gold embroidery and gold buttons, and an off-white scarf or cravat wrapped around his neck. His right hand wears a black glove and holds a cane, as well as the other glove. The background…
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Portrait of a Gentleman

painter Joseph Wright (British, 1734 - 1797)

c. 1770-1773

Medium
oil on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 128 x 102 cm (50 3/8 x 40 3/16 in.)
Culture
British
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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