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Thorowgood Smith

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing the upper body of an individual in profile facing left. The person is positioned with their face in profile view, displaying a prominent nose, a defined brow, and a closed mouth. Their hair is short, slightly curly, and appears white or light grey. The person is dressed in a dark coat with a high collar and a white cravat or neckcloth around the neck. The background is plain with an oval frame centered around the person's head and shoulders, and there is a handwritten note with the name "Thos. Smith. Thorowgood" below the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1804
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
4163 × 5300 px
Public Domain
Yes
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