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John Huger

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a profile view of a man from the chest up. He is facing to the right, with his body slightly turned towards the viewer's right side. The man has distinct facial features with prominent cheekbones and a pointed nose. His hair is curly and styled elegantly. He is wearing a formal coat with a visible button and a white cravat tied around his neck. There is no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a simple oval shape with a dark gradient. At the bottom of the image, there is a handwritten name, "John Hugo," on a plain paper background.

Artwork Details

Date
1808
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3137 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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