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John Taylor

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile of a man's head and upper torso. He is facing right, displaying distinct facial features such as a prominent nose and defined jawline. The man has short, wavy hair, and is dressed in a high-collared shirt with a cravat, covered by a dark coat with visible lapels. The background is a plain, circular field contrasting with the lighter surrounding area, emphasizing the portrait. There is text below the image reading "John Taylor."

Artwork Details

Date
1806
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3260 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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