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Francis Hawkins

John Payne

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a young boy named François Hawkins. The boy is facing slightly left with his eyes looking ahead. He has distinct facial features with wide eyes, a small mouth, and a slightly rounded face. His hair is medium-length, wavy, and parted in the middle. He wears a dark garment with a large white collar visible beneath. The background consists of an oval frame with text identifying him and his age in French and English. Below the portrait, there is a poetic inscription.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7139 × 11356 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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