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Soissons

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

This image is a profile portrait of a man depicted from the waist up. He is positioned in profile, facing to the right side of the image. The man has curly hair with a voluminous texture that frames his face. His facial features are clearly defined with a slightly prominent nose and a firm jawline. He is wearing a high-collared garment, likely a coat, with a cravat or scarf that wraps closely around his neck, tied in an elaborate fashion. A hoop earring can be seen in his left ear. The background of the portrait consists of a simple, dark, and textured area. The name "Soissons" is written at the bottom of the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1807
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3226 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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