The image depicts a man's upper body viewed from a three-quarter angle, from the chest up. He is portrayed in a slightly angled, forward-facing position with his head turned slightly to his left. His facial features include eyes, a nose, and lips. His hair is styled in a classical fashion, brushed back from the forehead. He is dressed in a dark coat with wide lapels and shiny buttons, a white high-collared shirt, and a cravat tied around his neck. The background is simple and textured with a muted tone that complements the drawing's sepia tones.

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Man in a Great Coat

or Possibly artist Joseph Badger (American, 1708 - 1765)

American 18th Century

18th century

Medium: graphite with gouache on vellum
Classification: Drawing
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: John Davis Hatch 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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