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Tarlton Bates

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a profile portrait of a person facing right. The individual has distinct facial features with a prominent nose and curly hair in tight waves. The hair is light in color, and the person has a serious expression. They wear a dark coat with a high collar and a white cravat. The attire has visible buttons. The background is a plain circle in a textured grayish tone. Below the portrait is a handwritten label with the name "Jarlton Bates," surrounded by manuscript annotations.

Artwork Details

Date
1798-1803
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3381 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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