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Charles Henry Smith

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed profile portrait of a man's head and shoulders against a plain, dark circle background. The man is depicted facing to the right with his head slightly tilted upwards. He has a prominent nose, a strong jawline, and pronounced sideburns. His hair is styled in a wavy fashion. He is dressed in a high-collared garment with a white cravat wrapped around his neck. The portrait includes no visible jewelry or objects. Below the circle, the name "Ch. Smith" is handwritten in an elegant script.

Artwork Details

Date
1808
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3142 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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