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John Walter

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed portrait engraving showing the profile of a man's upper body and head. He is positioned in profile view, facing the right side of the image. His facial features are detailed with a prominent nose and closed lips. He has curly hair that frames his face. He is wearing a high-collared coat with a visible button and a white cravat tied around his neck. The background is a dark circle highlighting the subject's profile, framed by a light-colored border. Handwritten text at the bottom states "Mr. Walker" and an inscription reads "Drawn & engd. by St. Memin Philada."

Artwork Details

Date
1798-1803
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
4232 × 5201 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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