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Bust of Carle Vernet

Horace Vernet

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait of a man shown from the chest upwards. He is positioned facing slightly to the left with a calm expression. The man has wavy hair and distinct facial features. He is dressed in a formal manner with a waistcoat, jacket, and neck scarf. There is no visible jewelry, and he is not holding anything. The background is an oval shaded area. Handwritten text at the bottom identifies him as Carle Vernet.

Artwork Details

Date
1817
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3466 × 4123 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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