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Eliza Barclay Livingston

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an engraving of a woman's profile within a circular frame. She faces right with a slightly tilted head, distinct facial features including a prominent nose and calm expression, curly hair with ringlets, a large folded headpiece resembling a turban, a dark high-collared garment contrasting with a light ruffled collar, and a dark circular backdrop. An inscription below the image indicates it may be a historical portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1797
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3280 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
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