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James Clinton

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a detailed drawing of a man's upper body in profile facing right. The man has wavy, light-colored hair, a prominent nose, and a strong chin. He wears a high-collared coat or jacket. The background consists of a plain circle with a subtle gradient, set against a light rectangular backdrop. Below the circle, there is a handwritten inscription that reads, "General Clinton. James."

Artwork Details

Date
1797
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3167 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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