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Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile of a man from the chest up, in a seated or standing position facing to the right. The man has tightly curled hair, a pronounced nose, and a firm jawline. He is dressed in formal attire, wearing a dark jacket with a high collar and a white cravat. There are no visible accessories such as jewelry. The background is a simple, dark circular vignette.

Artwork Details

Date
1799
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3251 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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