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Nicholas de Peyster, Jr.

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person in profile, sitting upright and facing left. They have a straight nose, strong jawline, and curly hair tied with a ribbon. The person wears a dark coat with a high collar and a white cravat around the neck. There are no visible accessories. The background has a circular vignette with a gradient, focusing on the profile. At the base, there is handwritten text stating the name "Nicholas De Peyster."

Artwork Details

Date
1797
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3126 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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