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John Smith

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an engraved portrait of a man facing right, showcasing his features from the waist up. The man has short, wavy hair and distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and a firm jawline. He is dressed in a formal jacket with a high collar and a white cravat or stock tied around his neck. The background is a dark oval shape on a lighter paper, framing the figure. Below the portrait, the name "John Smith" is handwritten in cursive script.

Artwork Details

Date
1799
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3244 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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