Artwork preview

William Armistead Burwell

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a head and shoulder profile portrait of a man facing to the right. He is positioned in profile with his left side visible, showing a dignified posture. The man has a distinct profile with a prominent nose, a slightly protruding chin, and thin lips. His hair is styled in a short, wavy manner with volume on the top and he appears to be clean-shaven. He is dressed in a high-collared shirt with a cravat and a dark jacket. No jewelry is visible. The background features a simple circular design in a darker tone, emphasizing the subject. At the bottom of the image, there is a handwritten section, potentially with the person's name.

Artwork Details

Date
1806
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3185 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original