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Thorndyke

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile portrait of a man from the shoulders up. The man faces to the right with a straight posture, having pronounced facial features such as a prominent nose, distinctive cheekbones, and defined lips. His hair is styled in voluminous curls, swept backward, and cut around the ears. He wears a dark, high-collared coat with visible buttons and a white cravat around his neck. The background is a dark circular area with a lighter textured surface and the name "Thorndyke" written in cursive below.

Artwork Details

Date
1803
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
4242 × 5190 px
Public Domain
Yes
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