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William Barton

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a profile view of a man's upper body from the chest upwards. The man has distinct facial features with a prominent nose and a well-defined chin. His hair is styled in tight curls, with a voluminous and slightly powdered appearance typical of an 18th-century style. He's wearing a high-collared coat with large buttons, and a cravat around his neck. The background is dark, and the image is set within a circular vignette against a plain surface. There are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands.

Artwork Details

Date
1802
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3326 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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