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John Carlyle Herbert

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a head and shoulders portrait of a man in profile, with his body turned to the right. He has a prominent nose, a defined jawline, and eyes looking forward. His hair is styled in short curls and he is dressed in a dark double-breasted coat with a high collar. A white neck cravat is visible underneath. The background is a uniform reddish-brown color.

Artwork Details

Date
1807
Medium
charcoal and pastel on pink prepared paper
Dimensions
5472 × 7158 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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