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Joseph Carrington Cabell

Jean Godefroy

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in a profile portrait from the shoulders up, facing to the right. He has a prominent nose, strong jawline, and full, wavy hair tied back at the nape of his neck. The man is wearing an outfit reminiscent of the 18th century, including a dark coat with a high collar and a visible button, and a high-collared white shirt or cravat. There is no visible jewelry or objects, and the plain background features an oval frame on a pale neutral-colored backdrop. A handwritten note below the image identifies the person as James Campbell of Baltimore.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1804
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
2364 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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