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Elias Boudinot

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a man in profile, facing left. He has a distinctive side profile with a slightly upturned nose and full cheeks. His hair is styled formally, with curls at the side and back, tied into a ponytail with a ribbon. He wears a high-collared jacket typical of the late 18th to early 19th century, with a high, white, ruffled cravat. No jewelry or objects are visible. The background is a simple, dark, circular vignette that contrasts with the light tones of his face and hair, emphasizing the man's profile.

Artwork Details

Date
1798
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
4363 × 5249 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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