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Hugh Nelson

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts the upper body of a person in profile, facing right. The individual has classic facial features with a pointed nose and defined jawline. The hair is styled voluminously with curls. They are dressed in a high-collared shirt with ruffled detailing under a dark coat with sharp lapels. The background includes a circular frame and the name "Nelson" inscribed at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1808
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3239 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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