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William Wirt

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a side profile of a man with distinct facial features, curly hair, and a high-collared shirt or cravat layered beneath an overcoat. There are no visible accessories on him. The background is neutral and monochromatic with the name "Wm Wirt" inscribed in cursive at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1807-1808
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3152 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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