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Madame Jean de Sèze

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust-length side profile portrait of a woman facing right. She has a straight nose, a faint smile, and curly hair styled in an elegant manner with a headband and a large bow. She is wearing a garment with a ruffled collar, a shawl, and a long, drop-shaped earring. The background has a dark circular frame around her with text and artist credits in the lighter surrounding area.

Artwork Details

Date
1796
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3253 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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