The image shows a portrait drawing of a man from the waist up. He is facing slightly to the right and looking directly at the viewer with a slight smile. His facial features include a straight nose, round cheeks, and a friendly expression. He has styled back hair tied in a traditional 18th-century manner, possibly in a queue or ponytail. The man is wearing a formal outfit typical of the period, comprising a high-collared shirt with a cravat, a waistcoat with buttons, and a coat with detailed cuffs and lapels. He is enclosed within an oval ornamental frame decorated with drapery and cord designs. The background, visible within the oval frame, has a textured shading for depth.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1786
- Medium
- graphite on vellum
- Dimensions
- 3318 × 4927 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original