Portrait of a Gentleman

Unidentified, Portrait of a Gentleman, n.d., watercolor on ivory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Florence S. Berryman, 1992.87.3
Copied Unidentified, Portrait of a Gentleman, n.d., watercolor on ivory, 3 3⁄8 x 2 3⁄8 x 3⁄8 in. (8.7 x 6.1 x 1.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Florence S. Berryman, 1992.87.3
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Artwork Details

Title
Portrait of a Gentleman
Artist
Unidentified
Date
n.d.
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
3 3⁄8 x 2 3⁄8 x 3⁄8 in. (8.7 x 6.1 x 1.0 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Florence S. Berryman
Mediums
Mediums Description
watercolor on ivory
Classifications
Subjects
  • Portrait male — unidentified — bust
Object Number
1992.87.3
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1992.87.3

Artwork Description

The profile view of this young gentleman highlights his good posture, hairstyle, and sophisticated clothing. The artist used warm, golden colors to paint this portrait, which together with the sitter’s bright yellow collar, suggests a cheerful personality.