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James Cuyler

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile view of a man's upper body, featuring his head and shoulders in a seated position. He has a well-defined nose and chin, with distinct sideburns that blend into his medium-length, slightly wavy hair, tied back in a small tail. The man is wearing a dark coat with wide lapels over a high-necked white collar and cravat. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is a plain circle, with text scripted beneath the portrait mentioning "James Cuyler."

Artwork Details

Date
1796-1797
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3276 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
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