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Two Profiles, Possibly of John Adams

ca. 1796
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Two Profiles, Possibly of John Adams
  • Artist: James Sharples (ca. 1751–1811)
  • Date: ca. 1796
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Pastel on gray laid paper
  • Dimensions: 9 1/2 x 7 7/16 in. (24.1 x 18.9 cm)
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Marguerite H. Rohlfs, 1995
  • Object Number: 1995.379.1 verso
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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