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Henry Hall

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a man in profile, facing to the right. He has a sharp nose, high forehead, well-defined jawline, pronounced sideburns, and eyes looking straight ahead. The man has wavy hair styled backward, with curls at the top. He is wearing formal attire: a dark coat with a high collar, a ruffled white shirt or cravat, and a visible button on his coat. The background is a simple, circular dark area, contrasting with the lighter tone of the man's profile. Below the circle, the name "Henry Hall" is written in a decorative script.

Artwork Details

Date
1808-1809
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3158 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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