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William Brown

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a portrait of a man, centered on the profile view of his head and upper shoulders. His face has distinct features with a prominent nose and lips, and his hair is styled in tight curls. He is dressed in period attire with a high-collared shirt and a dark coat. There is no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is a plain circle, and at the bottom, there is text that reads "Dr. Brown."

Artwork Details

Date
1798
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3268 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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