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Unidentified Man

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a profile portrait of a man facing right. He has defined features, with a prominent nose and high cheekbones. His hair is styled in a wavy fashion typical of the early 19th century. The man is dressed formally in a dark coat with a high collar and a light-colored cravat. The background is a simple textured circle against a lighter backdrop. At the bottom of the image, the name "J. C. Anthony" is written in cursive on a separate cut-out paper.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1807-1808
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3141 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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