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Jean Racine

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of an individual from the chest up. The person is facing forward with a slightly angled head in a three-quarter profile. They have distinct facial features including a nose, lips, and eyes. The person has thick, curly hair falling past the shoulders. They wear formal attire with a high-collared shirt and a dark coat. The background features a textured or etched design with an oval frame surrounding the figure and the text "J. Racine" below.

Artwork Details

Date
1806
Medium
engraving over etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2627 × 4338 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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