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Philip Mercier

John Faber II after Philip Mercier

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a man looking directly at the viewer. He has a prominent nose and a calm expression. The man wears a patterned cap with floral designs, a robe-like garment with large buttons and tassels, and a scarf around his neck. He is holding a palette and paintbrushes. In the background are shelves with many books.

Artwork Details

Date
1735
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3531 × 4905 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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