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Alexander Contee Hanson

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man's side profile, showing his upper body seated in a classic profile position facing right. He has distinctive facial features with a prominent nose and curly, light-colored hair. The man is wearing formal attire, including a dark coat with a high collar and a white cravat. There are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background consists of a plain, dark circle framing the figure, highlighting his profile. Below the circular image is a handwritten signature.

Artwork Details

Date
1804
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3169 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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