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Unidentified Female Silhouette

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a silhouette of a person's side profile from the shoulders up. The person is facing left with basic features including the outline of the nose, lips, and chin. The silhouette depicts styled hair with a headdress including a feather and other ornamental elements. No clothing details, jewelry, or objects are visible. The background is plain and light, contrasting the dark silhouette of the person.

Artwork Details

Date
1797
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3676 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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