A portrait of an aging gentleman with blond hair and a blond mustache staring straight forward; body leans towards the right.

Portrait of a Gentleman

Identifier

2008.483.1

Date Created

1921

Work Medium

Dimensions

16 in x 20 in

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Historical Context

Although this painting has been identified in the past as a portrait of a Michigan Supreme Court Justice, there seems to be no evidence to support the identification as such.

Description

A portrait of an aging gentleman with blond hair and a blond mustache staring straight forward; body leans towards the right. He is wearing a suit from the late 20th century.

Credit

Gift of Dr. Gerald Kooistra

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Painting Origin

Grand Rapids