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William Richards

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a profile portrait of a man against a plain background. The man is facing to the right and has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose, a round chin, and small, deep-set eyes. He has long, wavy hair styled in a historical fashion. The man is wearing a dark coat with a high collar, buttoned at the front, and a white cravat. There are no visible accessories. The background features a simple circular shape with shading, and the name "Wm Richards" is inscribed below the image.

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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