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Unidentified Man

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawn portrait of an individual in a profile view facing to the right. The person's upper body, featuring distinct facial features, styled hair typical of the late 18th century, a formal jacket with a high collar, and a cravat, is visible. The background is plain and circular, surrounded by a border with handwriting indicating the person's name as "Luther Martin," the presenter as "Wm. R. Hayden of Balt.," and signed by "Lenet."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1800
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3086 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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