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T. Chollet

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a profile drawing of a man's upper body, from the chest up. He is facing right with his head turned slightly. The man has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and a thoughtful expression. His hair is short and light-colored, possibly tightly curled. He is wearing formal attire, with a dark jacket and a white cravat. There are no visible accessories or objects in his hands. The background is a simple dark circle against a light-colored backdrop. Below the image, there is a signature and a name.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3273 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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