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Jesse Barker

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a profile portrait showing the upper half of a man's body. He is positioned facing to the right. The man has distinct facial features with a strong nose and chin, and his hair is styled with soft waves, tied at the back in a small ponytail. He is wearing a formal coat with large buttons and a high-collared shirt underneath. The background is a simple dark oval set against a lighter rectangular space.

Artwork Details

Date
1798-1803
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3352 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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