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Elizabeth Custis Teackle Smith

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile portrait of a woman's bust, facing partially to the right. The woman has well-defined facial features, such as a nose and lips, with a calm expression. She is wearing a bonnet with ruffles and a formal garment draping her shoulders. The background is neutral with an oval field, and below it, a label reads "Mrs. Smith."

Artwork Details

Date
1803
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3287 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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