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Van Staphorst, Jr.

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile portrait of a man facing to the left. He has distinct facial features, a prominent nose, and a defined chin. The man's hair is styled back, indicating it may be long and tied at the back. He is dressed in formal attire with a dark jacket, high collar, and a cravat around his neck. There are no visible jewelry or items being held by the individual. The background has a circular border on a plain backdrop. A signature at the bottom reads "Van Draphoven" with some sketch-like notations.

Artwork Details

Date
1797
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3226 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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