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Unidentified Man

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile portrait of a man with his head and upper torso visible, facing to the right. His features include a prominent nose, full lips, and thick, curly hair. He is wearing a dark coat with a high collar and a neatly tied cravat. There are no visible jewelry items or objects. The background is a plain, dark circular shape against a lighter surface, framed by a light textured border.

Artwork Details

Date
1798-1803
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3325 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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