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Samuel Hambleton

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile portrait of a man, with only the head and shoulders visible. He is positioned facing to the right. The man's facial features include a rounded face, with a prominent nose and a chiseled jawline. His hair is short and curly, styled away from the face. He is dressed in a formal, dark coat with a high collar and a white cravat wrapped neatly around his neck. No jewelry or objects are visible. The background is simple, featuring a dark circular frame. The bottom of the image contains a handwritten name, "Sam. Hambleton," on a brown strip.

Artwork Details

Date
1806
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3157 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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