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Guenin

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

This is a portrait showing an upper body profile view of a man. He is positioned in a left-facing profile, looking towards the left side of the image. His facial features include a distinguished nose and set lips, with prominent sideburns extending into his curly hair, which is voluminous and styled in a classic fashion. The man is wearing a high-collared coat, typical of historical attire, with a white cravat wrapped around his neck. There is no visible jewelry or objects in his possession. The background features a plain circular dark area that contrasts with the light-colored border surrounding it. Below the image, there is a handwritten name 'Guerin.'

Artwork Details

Date
1803
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3266 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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