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David Meade Randolph

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a profile portrait of a man, depicting his upper body. He is positioned facing the left side of the image, with his facial features clearly visible from the side. He has a strong nose and a prominent chin, with neatly styled, wavy hair that is trimmed short and appears light in color. He is dressed in formal attire, wearing a high-collared shirt with a cravat tied at the neck, and a coat with a visible button on the lapel. The portrait is rendered in a circular frame with a plain background. The name "David Randolph Meade" is inscribed below the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1807
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3123 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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