Take a look at William Byrd's portrait. How do elements of the painting suggest Byrd's status as a member of the colonial gentry?

Answer and Explanation:

The portrait shows Byrd in a setting that refers to colonial farms, in addition, he wears clothes common to gentlemen with economic means. His clothes feature vibrant colors and expensive fabrics that are rare to find at the time. We can see that he wears a blue velvet garment, with a shirt inside that also appears clean shiny and made to measure. This all reveals that he belonged to a high social class and was someone with a good economic condition.

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