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Unidentified Man

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a man's upper body in profile, facing right. The man has an upright posture and is looking straight ahead. He has a pronounced nose, slightly pursed lips, and defined sideburns. His hair is short, wavy, and well-groomed, covering the top and sides of his head. He is wearing a high-collared coat with a cravat wrapped around his neck. The background is dark and circular, creating a vignette effect against a light rectangular border.

Artwork Details

Date
1798-1803
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3314 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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