The image shows an engraved portrait of a man in profile. He has a prominent nose, a strong chin, neutral expression, and pulled-back hair with a bow at the back. He wears formal attire with a high-collared shirt, coat, and a ruffled cravat. The background has decorative concentric circles framing his profile, and the top of the frame reads "J. Gossau." The engraving is signed "C.N. Cochin del 1781 L.W. Cathelin."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1781
- Medium
- etching on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2576 × 2646 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original