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Darieu

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile portrait of a man, depicting his upper body from the chest up. He is facing left, with his face in profile. The man has distinct features like a prominent nose and high forehead, and his hair is styled in a classic 18th-century manner. He wears a dark coat with a high collar, visible buttons, and a white cravat. The background features a simple circular design with text below the portrait, and additional handwriting below the circle, possibly a signature or name.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3263 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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