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Dacosta

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in profile, sitting with his head turned to the side. He has curly, light-colored hair, a defined nose, and a calm expression. He is wearing a dark coat over a light-colored shirt and tie. The background is oval-shaped, with a textured, darkened area. Surrounding the portrait is text, including a signature reading "Dacosta."

Artwork Details

Date
1798
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3184 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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