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Mrs. Brumaud

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a woman's upper body in profile view. The woman has sharp facial features, an elaborate updo with tight curls, a wide headband, a dress with a ruffled neckline, a necklace made of large beads or pearls, and a drop earring. The background is a dark oval shape and a handwritten label reads "Mrs. Brumand."

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3238 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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