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Alexander von Pfister

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait illustration of a man in profile view. He has curly hair, a prominent nose, a strong jawline, and full cheeks. He is dressed in period clothing with a high-collared coat and a cravat. The illustration is set within an oval frame with an inscription including the artist's signature and the name "Pfister Alex Von Pfister" below.

Artwork Details

Date
1796-1797
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3187 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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