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James Edwards

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a monochrome profile portrait of a man named James Edwards. He is depicted facing right, from the chest up, against a plain background. He has a distinctive nose, strong chin, and curly hair styled upwards and back. He wears a high-collared shirt with a cravat and a dark coat with a visible button. The background has a textured pattern. At the bottom, "James Edwards" is handwritten on a bordered strip.

Artwork Details

Date
1809
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3190 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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