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Portrait of a Man by French Painter

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

The Met

Artist: French Painter(ca. 1835)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 21 x 18 in. (53.3 x 45.7 cm)

Credit Line: Victor Wilbour Memorial Fund, 1949

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Brief Description

A man with dark hair and beard wears a dark coat, white shirt, and dark cravat

Detailed Description

A waist-up depiction of a man with dark hair and a trimmed beard, set against a plain, dark background. The man faces directly forward, his gaze level with the viewer. His skin is light, and his dark hair is parted on his left, with sideburns extending to his jawline. He wears a dark coat with wide lapels over a white collared shirt. A dark cravat or necktie is visible at his throat. His left hand is tucked into the front opening of his coat, with a ring visible on his ring finger. The coat is a deep brown or black, with subtle highlights suggesting texture. The background is a uniform, dark grey-brown, providing a stark contrast to the man's face and white shirt.

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