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Unidentified Man

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts the upper half of a man's body in profile, facing left. The man has facial features including a prominent nose and rounded cheeks, with curly hair styled in a classic manner. He wears a high-collared shirt with ruffled details and a dark, formal jacket with a noticeable lapel. The background is dark and textured, with a simple circular area behind the man. There are no visible accessories or other elements in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1807-1808
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3208 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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