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Bossée

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile portrait of a man facing right, from the shoulders up. He has curly hair styled back, a strong nose, and bold features. He wears a high-collared jacket with large buttons, a white cravat, and his hair tied back with a ribbon. The background is dark, with the portrait framed in an oval border. Below are details of the artist and engravings, with a handwritten note that reads "Bossee."

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
Museum Record
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