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Guy L. Trigg

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed profile portrait of an individual shown from the shoulders up. The person is positioned facing to the right, allowing a clear view of their side profile. The individual has wavy, voluminous hair that is styled upwards and backwards. They possess distinct facial features with a prominent nose and sharp jawline visible in the profile view. The person is wearing a formal jacket with a high collar, and a cravat or scarf is wrapped around their neck. The portrait is monochrome, using shades of black and white, and is set against a dark circular background. Below the image, the name "Guy. L. Trigg." is handwritten on the border.

Artwork Details

Date
1808
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3175 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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