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Portrait of a Gentleman
From the collection of Smithsonian American Art Museum. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The miniature of this gentleman is set in a frame, probably at the request of a patron who wished to display the portrait, rather than wear it close to the body. The thick frame focuses the viewer’s gaze on the sitter’s eyes, emphasizing his stern expression and exaggerated formality. His posture, clothing, and tense features suggest that he was concerned about his representation and status.
Smithsonian American Art Museum’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit linePortrait of a Gentleman. ca. 1826. Unidentified. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Henry L. Milmore. CC0.
