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William Armstrong

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a side-profile portrait of a person from the chest up, facing to the right. The individual has distinct facial features such as a prominent nose and chiseled jawline, along with a smooth complexion. The hair is mid-length and slightly wavy, tied back with a black ribbon into a low ponytail. The person is dressed in a dark coat with visible lapels and a high-collared white shirt, accompanied by a cravat. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the image. The background is a simple, dark tone with an oval shape framing the head and shoulders. The outer area surrounding the oval frame has a light, neutral tone, adding depth to the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1797
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3343 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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