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Charles Taylor

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust of a man in profile position, facing right. His head is turned slightly, with his shoulders angled away. He has distinct facial features with a strong nose and jawline, and styled 18th-century hair tied with a bow. He wears a formal coat with a high collar and a white cravat. The background is a simple dark circular frame. The artist's signature and "C. Taylor" are present at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1799
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3197 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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