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Dodge

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a profile portrait from the shoulders up of a man facing to the right. His head is turned in profile, highlighting his facial features including a straight nose and defined chin. He has wavy hair, styled back with the length gathered at the nape of his neck and secured with a tie, allowing some curls to fall softly around his ears. He is wearing a high-collared shirt with a bow fastened at the front, accompanied by a buttoned jacket. He is not depicted holding any objects, and there is no visible jewelry. The background consists of a simple dark circular frame that contrasts with the lighter rectangle surrounding it. Beneath this circular portrait, the name "Dodge" is written in an elegant script on a sepia-toned strip.

Artwork Details

Date
1808
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3169 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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