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Thomas Corneille

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving showing a portrait of Thomas Corneille. The portrait depicts the head and upper shoulders of the person in a side profile facing left. The man has long, wavy hair, a prominent nose, and a strong chin. He is dressed in a formal jacket with a visible lapel and neck cloth. The engraving is circular, surrounded by a decorative border, against a dark etched background. Below the portrait is a nameplate that reads "THO. CORNEILLE." The background is lightly speckled paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1805
Medium
engraving over etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3148 × 4720 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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