This image depicts a head-and-shoulders portrait of a person in a side profile. The person has a straight nose, full lips, and eyes looking forward. Their hair is wavy and frames the sides of the head. The subject wears a garment that appears to be a shirt or jacket, with subtle details blending into the background. The background is plain, rendered in reddish-brown tones on light, textured paper. No jewelry or objects are visible, and the paper's edges are slightly frayed.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1855
- Medium
- red chalk on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3379 × 4455 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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