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Jean Joseph Coiron

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man's profile from the chest upwards, facing right. He has a prominent nose, high cheekbones, and is clean-shaven with short, wavy hair styled backward. He wears a high-collared shirt and a dark coat. There are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is plain and dark, with the name "Coiron" written below in a handwritten style.

Artwork Details

Date
1809
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3275 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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