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James Campbell

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper part of a person's body in profile view facing right. The individual has prominent facial features with distinctive nose and firm chin, and a calm expression. Their hair is styled in a wavy fashion typical of the late 18th to early 19th century. They wear a dark coat with high collar and a white cravat. There are no visible accessories. The background features a shaded oval against a lighter circular backdrop, suggesting traditional portraiture. The image is framed with light textured material, with script visible below.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1804
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3413 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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