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Edmund Wilcox Rootes

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile portrait of a man facing right. He has distinct features such as a prominent nose and curly hair tied at the back. He is dressed in a dark coat with a high collar and a white cravat. The background consists of a plain, light-colored circle against a textured, neutral backdrop. Below the portrait is the handwritten name "Edmund W. Rootes."

Artwork Details

Date
1808
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3196 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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