Portrait of a Man
1805
Medium
Pastel on paper
Dimensions
21 x 18 in. (53.3 x 45.7 cm)
Classification
Drawing
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Bequest of John R. Morron, by exchange, 2007
Accession Number
2007.19
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About this artwork
"Portrait of a Man" by Gerrit Schipper (American) from 1805 represents a significant artwork. Created in pastel on paper, this work demonstrates technical skill and artistic vision. The artwork reflects aesthetic values of its time, offering insight into artistic practices and cultural context. It demonstrates the evolution of artistic expression and technical methods during this period. Held in a major museum collection, this work serves as documentation of artistic traditions and remains acces...