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William Henry Harrison

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in profile facing to the right. He has distinctive facial features with a prominent nose and strong jawline. His hair is styled back in a queue, with fine details. He wears 18th-century clothing, including a high-collared coat and a white cravat. The background is plain and circular, with a signature labeling the person as "Wm Harisson. Henry" and the creator's details mentioning Philadelphia.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3271 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
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