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James Wilson

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a man's body in profile facing right. He has distinct facial features, short wavy hair, and wears a high-collared shirt with ruffles, a dark coat, and no visible accessories. The background has a dark circular vignette framing the portrait, and below the image, the name "James Wilson" is inscribed on a light brown strip.

Artwork Details

Date
1809
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3240 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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