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Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile view of a person, with only the upper body visible, depicted within an oval frame. The person is facing to the right, with curly hair styled away from the face. They wear a band around their head, and their facial features are prominent, including a noticeable nose and slightly parted lips. The person is dressed in an elaborate outfit with visible ruffles, particularly a high-collared garment that appears to be part of a draped fabric, like a shawl or cloak. The background is plain, focusing on the individual. At the bottom is the text, "Mrs Wm Deaton," written in cursive.

Artwork Details

Date
1797
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3165 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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