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Joseph C. Lewis II

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile portrait of a person with detailed facial features, including a prominent nose, a slightly pointed chin, and tightly closed lips. The individual has voluminous curly hair styled in a ponytail tied with a ribbon and is dressed in formal historical attire with a high-collared garment, cravat, and jacket with buttons. There is no visible jewelry or objects in the person's hands. The background is a plain, dark circular area contrasting with the figure. The image is bordered in beige with the name "Jos. Scoles" written underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
1805
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
4202 × 5119 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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