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Louis Anastasius Tarascon

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person in profile view. The individual is seated upright, facing right. The person has a prominent nose and short wavy hair falling above the neck. They are wearing a dark coat with large circular buttons and a high-collared shirt. The background has a plain, circular design that fades to a lighter shade towards the edges. The portrait is displayed on vintage paper with a handwritten note at the bottom, indicating the name "Louis Anastasins Tarascon."

Artwork Details

Date
1801
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3501 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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