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Anton Raphael Mengs

James Neagle

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait showing a man from the chest upwards. He has distinct facial features, including high cheekbones and a prominent forehead, with medium-length, wavy hair framing his face. The man is wearing a historical garment with a layered collar and a scarf around his neck. The background is a plain oval shape with dark texture, and the name "MENGS" is displayed below the portrait.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper; laid down
Dimensions
3255 × 4283 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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