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John Bell

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person's upper body in profile facing left. The individual is seated or standing straight with their head turned to the side. They have short, wavy hair, a prominent nose, and a slight chin. They are wearing a high-collared garment with a cravat or scarf around the neck. No jewelry or items are present. The background is a simple circular frame with a dark gradient. Below the portrait is the name "John Bell" in cursive.

Artwork Details

Date
1808
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3256 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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