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Unidentified Man

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man in profile facing to the right. He has distinct facial features with a prominent nose and chin, and neutral expression. His hair is styled in a formal manner, white in color, slightly wavy, pulled back into a low ponytail tied with a ribbon. He is dressed in a formal coat with a high collar, fastened by a button, and wearing a white cravat. The background is a plain circular frame against a beige backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
1798-1803
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3233 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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