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Joseph Ennalls Muse

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed profile portrait showing the subject from the shoulders up. The subject is positioned facing right, revealing the left side of the face. The individual has curly hair styled back from the forehead, and distinctive facial features that include a defined nose and chin. They wear a high-collared shirt, possibly a cravat or ruffled shirt, paired with a dark coat with visible texture detailing. The background consists of a dark circular area enclosing the figure, contrasting against the lighter surrounding space. The bottom of the image features handwritten text on a beige strip.

Artwork Details

Date
1804
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
4214 × 5322 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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