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Frances Cadwalader Erskine

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a woman in profile, with elaborate hair styling, a straight nose, and a defined jawline. She has a composed expression and is wearing a sleeveless garment with ruffled fabric at the neckline. A small hoop earring is visible in her ear. In the background, there is a dark oval, with the outer area in a lighter shade. At the bottom, there is a handwritten inscription with the name "Mr[s] Erskine, Francis Cadwallder."

Artwork Details

Date
1809
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3071 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
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