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James Latimer Cuthbert

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile view of a man's head and upper torso within an oval-shaped frame. The man is positioned facing the right side of the image. He has short, wavy hair and a prominent facial profile with a straight nose and rounded chin. His expression is neutral. The man is dressed in a period-style coat with a high collar, fastened with buttons, and a neatly tied cravat or neckcloth. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects. The background is textured and muted in color, providing contrast against the silhouette of the man, and the entire portrait is set against a plain, light-colored backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
1798-1803
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3321 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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