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John Carlyle Herbert

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a portrait of a man in profile view. He has distinct facial features, including a large nose and defined jawline. His hair is short, wavy, and styled neatly. The man wears a dark coat with a high collar and visible buttons, along with a white cravat. The background is plain with a circular shape enclosed in a rectangular frame. A handwritten inscription at the bottom reads "John C. Herbert."

Artwork Details

Date
1807
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3240 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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