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Richard Bassett

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of an individual from the shoulders up, in a side profile facing left. The person has a solid facial structure with a pronounced nose and chin, and short, neatly combed hair. They are wearing a dark jacket with the collar visible. There is no visible jewelry, and the background is plain with handwritten text at the bottom reading "Judge Basser Richard."

Artwork Details

Date
1802
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3152 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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