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Mary Wright Sonntag Wells

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person in profile facing left. The person has soft facial features, neatly arranged hair in a voluminous updo with waves, and wears a garment with a high collar and intricate ruffle detailing. The background is a simple, circular dark area contrasting with the subject's attire and complexion. Below the portrait is handwritten text that reads "Mrs Wells."

Artwork Details

Date
1802
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3238 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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