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Thomas Wright Armat

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a formal portrait of a man in profile. He has a notable hairstyle typical of the late 18th to early 19th century, with tightly curled hair at the front and a long, smooth tail at the back. His facial features include a straight nose, a defined chin, and a serene expression. He is dressed in elegant period attire, featuring a dark coat with a visible button and a white cravat or necktie. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person. The background is a plain, dark circular area with a lighter frame around it, and the man's name, Thomas Armat, is handwritten at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1799
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3361 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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