The image shows a portrait of a person from the chest up, in a profile position facing left. The individual has short, dark hair and a smooth complexion. They are wearing a blue garment with gold buttons and a high white collar, underneath a darker layer. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the person. The background is a neutral grayish-brown color, with a subtle oval frame around the figure.
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Portrait of a Young Man in Profile

European 19th Century

c. 1800

Medium
pastel on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 43.2 x 36.6 cm (17 x 14 7/16 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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