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John Francis William Ghequiere

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a person in a side profile. The individual is in a seated or upright position with their head slightly turned to the right. The facial features are prominent, with curly hair styled back and wearing historical attire, including a high-collared shirt with ruffles and a buttoned coat. There are no visible accessories. The background is a dark, monochromatic circle. Handwriting is visible at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1804
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3238 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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