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James Cathcart Johnston

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a man in profile. He has short, neatly styled hair with a slight wave, and features a prominent nose and a defined jawline. The man is wearing a dark coat with a high collar and a white cravat tied in a bow. The background is a dark, textured circle. Below the portrait is the name "J.C. Johnston" and the details of the engraving artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1799-1801
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3250 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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