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Doctor Dalton

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a person facing right in profile view. They have distinct facial features with a prominent forehead and a strong nose. The person's short hair is styled with waves directed back. They are wearing a dark, high-collared coat with a white cravat or scarf around the neck. The coat is buttoned with visible buttons near the collar. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background consists of a plain dark circle against a lighter outer background. Below the image is a handwritten signature that reads "Doctr Dalton."

Artwork Details

Date
1809
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3283 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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