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Samuel White

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed portrait of a man's upper body shown in profile view, facing to the right. The man is upright, with his head slightly tilted upwards. He has a distinct profile with a prominent nose and lips, curly hair styled back and tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck. He wears a uniform with epaulettes, a high-collared coat, and a cravat at his neck. The clothing suggests a formal or military style. The background is a simple, dark circular space. The name "Capitaine White" is labeled at the bottom. The illustration has an antique or historical appearance, with a textured style.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3225 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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