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Washington Morton

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait of a person facing left in profile, showing the head and upper torso. The individual has a smooth jawline, a prominently shaped nose, and deep-set eyes. The hair is styled in voluminous waves, possibly powdered or naturally light. The person wears a dark jacket with a high collar and a white garment resembling a cravat. The background has a circular shadow or vignette, with a plain surrounding area. At the bottom, there is a handwritten inscription that reads "Washington Morton."

Artwork Details

Date
1796-1797
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3230 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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