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William Poyntell

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a side profile portrait of a man, displaying the head and upper torso. The man is positioned facing to the right with a slightly upward tilt to his chin. His facial features include a prominent nose and a rounded chin, and his hair is styled in a neat, wavy fashion. He is dressed in formal attire, comprising a dark coat with a high collar and a white neck cloth tied around his neck. The background is a plain, dark circular area, creating a strong contrast with the lighter tones of his face and attire. At the bottom of the image, the name "Wm. Bonner" is written in cursive script.

Artwork Details

Date
1807
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3282 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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