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William Howison

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a man shown in profile from the shoulders up. He is positioned to the right and facing forward. The man has light, curly hair styled neatly with a small curled tail at the back held by a ribbon. His features include a prominent forehead, defined brow, strong nose, and chin. He wears formal attire with a high-collared shirt and a dark coat with visible buttons. There is no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is dark and circular against a lighter backdrop. A handwritten signature "Wm Hewison" is located at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1806
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3222 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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