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Louis Buchanan Smith

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a head and shoulders profile portrait of a man facing to the right. He has styled hair with waves and curls swept back, sharp facial features, including a prominent nose, defined lips, and sideburns. He is wearing a high-collared garment with a cravat. The man's coat has high collar and lapels. The background is a simple, solid dark tone. Below the image, the name "Lewis Smith" is handwritten against a plain, lighter background.

Artwork Details

Date
1804
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3150 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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