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The person in the image is shown from the chest up. They are facing slightly to their right, looking directly at the viewer. The individual has pale skin, prominent eyes, and a slight smile. Their hair is powdered white, styled back and tied with a black ribbon. They are wearing an ornate blue coat with red and silver trim, intricate silver embellishments, and epaulettes on the shoulders. Their attire includes a high black collar and a cravat. The background is plain and neutral. There are no visible jewelry or accessories.

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Portrait of a Young Man in Uniform

European 18th Century

1790s

Medium: pastel on blue laid paper
Classification: Drawing
Dimensions: overall: 41.6 x 31.3 cm (16 3/8 x 12 5/16 in.)
Culture: European
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Gift of Arthur L. Liebman
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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