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George Edward Blake

c. 1808

American 19th Century

Associated Names

American 19th Century

Artist

The image depicts a man seated at a slight angle. He has dark hair styled upwards and forward, with some strands falling onto his forehead. His facial features include a smooth complexion, gently arched eyebrows, and a neutral expression. He wears a white cravat and a dark coat with a high collar. He is holding a folded piece of paper with writing visible on it. The background is a neutral tone with subtle shading.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pastel on blue laid paper
Credit Line

Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch
Dimensions

overall: 71 x 57.5 cm (27 15/16 x 22 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1980.62.59

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534838

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