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Joseph Mosely

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a man's body in profile. He is positioned facing the left side of the frame. The man has short, curly hair tied back with a ribbon and prominent facial features including a nose, chin, and forehead. He is dressed in a high-collared coat with a white cravat. The portrait is set within a circular frame against a plain background. The name "Capitaine Woolsey" is inscribed below the portrait, and there are no visible objects or accessories being held by the man.

Artwork Details

Date
1796-1797
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
4208 × 5169 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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