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Samuel Purviance Walker

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a side profile of a man's head and upper shoulders. He has a prominent nose, defined cheek, deep-set eyes, and curly, voluminous hair styled outward. He wears an elegant coat with a high collar, buttons, and a cravat or scarf. The background is a plain, dark circular space. The name "Walter" is written in cursive below the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1803
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
4182 × 5111 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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