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Silas Betton

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in profile from the chest upwards, facing to the right. He has short, wavy, graying hair, distinct facial features including a straight nose and firm chin. The man wears a dark coat with a high collar, a white cravat, and a visible button. The background is plain gray, with a lighter paper color surrounding it. Below the image, a handwritten notation reads "Silas Betton, Tho's Griffin."

Artwork Details

Date
1805
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3192 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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