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Andrew D. Barclay

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait illustration of an individual in profile view from the bust upwards. The person is facing right with their head turned in profile, featuring a prominent nose, softly defined lips, and hair styled in loose curls. The individual is depicted wearing a formal coat with an upturned collar and a neckcloth tied at the neck. There are no visible accessories. The background is a plain, dark circular backdrop contrasting with the person's lighter tones. The drawing is on textured paper with written text below.

Artwork Details

Date
1796-1797
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3196 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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