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Walter Dorsey

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the head and upper torso of a man in profile, facing right. The man is depicted in a classic pose, with his head slightly tilted. He has curly hair and is wearing a dark coat with a high collar and a cravat. No visible jewelry or objects are present. The background is a plain circular area, with a light-colored rectangular frame that includes the name "Walter Dorsey" in cursive script beneath the circle.

Artwork Details

Date
1804
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3204 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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