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Philip Gendron Prioleau

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed portrait showing the upper body and head of a man in profile, facing to the right. The subject has distinct facial features, including a high forehead, a strong nose, and a prominent chin. His hair is styled in a classic, short, wavy manner typical of the early 19th century. The man wears a high-collared shirt with a large cravat around his neck and a dark coat with a wide lapel. The background is circular with a soft, textured pattern. At the bottom of the portrait, "D. Prioleau" is handwritten. The overall tone of the image is monochromatic with a sepia or grey coloration.

Artwork Details

Date
1809
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3149 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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