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John Carrere

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man in profile, facing to the right. He has a prominent nose, firm chin, short curly hair, and a section pulled back and tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck. He wears a high-collared shirt with a cravat and a dark, textured jacket. The background is plain and dark, with a signature at the bottom that reads "John Carrere."

Artwork Details

Date
1805
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3207 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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