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Marie Francoise Bancel

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image portrays a person in profile, showcasing their upper body. The individual is facing to the right with their head turned slightly in profile. Their facial features are clear, highlighting a well-defined nose and lips. The person has curly hair underneath a voluminous headdress. The headdress is ornate, adorned with fabric, lace, and possibly a bow. They are dressed in a high-collared garment, with soft, draping fabric gathered around the neck. An earring is visible in their left ear. The background is a dark circle framing the person, set against a textured, neutral-colored backdrop. Text below the image reads “Mme Bouicel.”

Artwork Details

Date
1796
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3254 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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