

The image shows a pencil drawing of two profiles. The paper appears to be worn and aged with spots and tears along the edges. The drawing depicts two male profiles facing opposite directions. The profile on the left faces left; the profile on the right faces right. Both figures have similar facial features, including a long nose and small mouth. The style of drawing is simple and appears to be a study or sketch. The title of the work is "Two Profiles, Possibly of John Adams" and it is by James Sharples.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1796
- Medium:
- Pastel on gray laid paper
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 506 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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