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Unidentified Man

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a portrait of a man in profile facing the right. He has curly hair styled away from his face and gathered at the back. The man has a prominent nose and well-defined lips. He is wearing a dark coat with a high collar, two visible buttons, and a light-colored cravat wrapped around his neck. The background is a textured circular field, contrasting against the lighter border of the portrait. There are no visible items of jewelry or objects held by him.

Artwork Details

Date
1798-1803
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3291 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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