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Christopher Grant Champlin

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait of a person in profile view, facing right. The individual has classical features, with a straight nose and pronounced chin. The person has styled, voluminous, wavy hair brushed back from the face. They wear a dark coat with a high collar, two visible buttons, and a white cravat at the neck. The background is a simple, dark oval shape. Below the portrait is handwriting identifying the subject as Christopher G. Champlain.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3863 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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