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Robert Hazlehurst

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a profile portrait of a man named Robt Hazlehurst. He is shown in profile facing to the right, displaying his upper torso and head. The man has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and slightly upward gaze. His hair is short, curly, and light in color. He is depicted wearing a dark coat with a high collar and a large white cravat tied around his neck. The background is textured and dark, set against a light backdrop. Below the portrait is the handwritten name "Robt Hazlehurst" in elegant script, with the credit "Drawn & engr. by St. Memin Philadel" visible beneath the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1799
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3235 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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