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Theodosia Burr

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile view of a drawing of a seated woman facing to the right. She has classic facial features, short curly hair, and is wearing a dress with pleated fabric and lace trimming. The background is a muted circular aura. The inscription beneath the image reads "Miss Theodosia Burr."

Artwork Details

Date
1796
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3326 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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