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Louis Barney

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The portrait depicts the upper body of a person turned in profile, facing right. Their head is upright with a slight backward tilt, showing their facial features clearly. The individual has distinct features such as a prominent nose, well-defined cheekbones and jawline. They have elaborate, voluminous hair styled in curls and wearing formal attire including a high-collared shirt, dark jacket, and a tied cravat. The background is plain with a circular frame enclosing the portrait, and a signature is present in a bare area below.

Artwork Details

Date
1804
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3173 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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