Self-Portrait

c. 1803/1804

John Vanderlyn

Associated Names
John Vanderlyn

Artist, American, 1775 - 1852

This is a drawing of a man showing his upper body from just below the shoulders. The man is facing slightly to his right, with his face turned towards the viewer. He has curly dark hair, a prominent nose, and defined cheekbones. His expression is neutral. He is wearing a high-collared shirt or cravat and a dark coat with the collar turned up. There is a signed name at the bottom left of the drawing. The background is plain and neutral-toned, emphasizing the subject within an oval frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper; laid down

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 22.8 x 17.8 cm (9 x 7 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1987.21.2


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

around bottom circumference in plate: J Vanderlyn; [inscribed on verso in later hand]

Wikidata ID

Q74876032

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