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Charles Bernard

Michel Lasne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man from the torso up, centered within an ornate oval frame. He is facing slightly towards the right but looking directly at the viewer. The man has a furrowed brow, deep-set eyes, a long nose, and a small goatee and mustache. His hair is light-colored, styled with waves, and receding. He is wearing a dark, buttoned garment with a white collar. There are no visible jewelry or objects on him. The background consists of a textured pattern surrounding the oval frame, as well as a scroll-like design and text encircling the portrait.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3422 × 4716 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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