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Mary Hawley Macintosh Williams Sargent

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a woman's body in profile, facing left. Her facial features include a defined nose and a closed mouth. She has an elaborate hairstyle with large curls and waves arranged high on her head. She wears a high-collared garment with ruffles around the neckline. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a simple dark circle contrasting with the lighter portrait, creating an oval vignette effect. The inscription below the portrait reads "Mrs. Sargent."

Artwork Details

Date
1802
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3243 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
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