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Meriwether Lewis

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a profile portrait of a person's upper body, facing right. They have curly, light-colored hair, a straight nose, defined cheekbones, and wear formal clothing with a high-collared jacket and a white neckcloth or cravat around their neck. The background is circular and dark, contrasting with the person's profile.

Artwork Details

Date
1802
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3287 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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