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Anthony Breck

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile portrait of a man from the chest up, positioned sideways, facing right. The man's hair is light in color and styled into a short length with tightly curled locks, ending in a small queue tied with a ribbon at the back. His facial features include a prominent nose and a strong jawline. He is wearing a formal military-style coat with an intricate epaulette on the shoulder and a high collar. The coat is adorned with detailed ornamentation, and beneath it, a ruffled white cravat is visible around his neck. The background is a simple, circular shaded area that contrasts with the lighter tone surrounding it, emphasizing the figure. The name "Ant'e [Anthony] Brock" is written at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1798
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3259 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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