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Thomas Marshall

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a detailed profile portrait of a man, displaying from the shoulders up. The man is positioned in profile, facing to the left side of the image. He has facial features, including a nose and a chin. His hair is styled in soft waves and appears voluminous, with curls emphasizing the top of his head. He is dressed in period attire with a high-collared garment, and his coat is buttoned with visible buttons and a high collar. Underneath, a ruffled shirt or necktie is visible. The background is a circular area of medium gray and the rest of the image is surrounded by an off-white border. The bottom of the image features a handwritten label with the name "Thomas Marshall."

Artwork Details

Date
1808
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3165 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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