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Charles Smith

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing the head and shoulders of a person in profile, facing to the right. The person is sitting or resting, with their face turned to the side. They have distinct facial features, sideburns, styled back hair in a ponytail or queue, and are wearing a high-collared formal garment with a button visible. A cravat is wrapped around their neck. The background has a plain circular design with a textured surface. The image is signed "Benj. Moseley." The paper appears aged with a textured and slightly speckled surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1808
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3160 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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