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Sarah Mahon Ormsby

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a woman's side view, focusing on her head and shoulders. She has delicate facial features, with a straight nose and defined lips. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo with wavy curls, held in place by decorative combs or hair pins. She is wearing a garment with a high, ruffled collar. The background is a dark circular frame with a label below it.

Artwork Details

Date
1801
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3162 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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