Portrait of a Young Man in Uniform

1790s

European 18th Century

Associated Names
The person in the image is shown from the chest up. They are facing slightly to their right, looking directly at the viewer. The individual has pale skin, prominent eyes, and a slight smile. Their hair is powdered white, styled back and tied with a black ribbon. They are wearing an ornate blue coat with red and silver trim, intricate silver embellishments, and epaulettes on the shoulders. Their attire includes a high black collar and a cravat. The background is plain and neutral. There are no visible jewelry or accessories.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pastel on blue laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Arthur L. Liebman

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41.6 x 31.3 cm (16 3/8 x 12 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.87.2


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Arthur Liebman [d. 1991], Lake Forest, IL; bequest 1992, to NGA

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64560794

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