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Unidentified Female Silhouette

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a silhouette of a person's upper body seen from the side, including the head and shoulders. The figure faces to the left and the facial features are outlined, including the forehead, nose, lips, and chin. The hairstyle is voluminous and styled upwards with a textured shape above the forehead. The person is wearing a high collar or scarf around the neck. The background is plain, with the silhouette against a light surface. No jewelry or objects are visible in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1797
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3675 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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