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Cornelia Schuyler Morton

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a woman in profile. She has a prominent nose and soft expression, with voluminous curls framing her face. She wears a garment with a high neck and ruffled collar. There are no visible jewelry or objects in her hands. The background is neutral, with text below the portrait saying "St. Memin N.27 Pine St. NYC" and a signature. Another inscription reads "Mrs. Moorlon."

Artwork Details

Date
1797-1798
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3242 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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