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de Contades

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man in profile facing to the right. He is shown from the chest up with curly hair above his ears, a prominent nose, and a strong jawline. The man wears a dark jacket with a high collar and a cravat around his neck. He has an earring on one ear. The portrait is framed in a dark circle against a light background, with a handwritten inscription at the bottom stating "de Contades."

Artwork Details

Date
1801
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3251 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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