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George Washington Biddle

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person in profile looking to the right. The person has short, wavy hair and a distinct nose profile. They are wearing a dark coat with high collar, two buttons, and a light-colored cravat. There is no jewelry or objects being held. The background is a gradation of dark to lighter tones, and the circular frame of the portrait is visible against the textured surface. Beneath the circle, there is handwritten text stating "Geo. Biddle" and mentioning that the portrait was drawn and engraved by "S. Memin Philad."

Artwork Details

Date
1801
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3291 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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