The image shows a person standing sideways, facing left. The person holds a helmet with an elaborate crest in one hand and a large circular shield with a design resembling a wave or snake in the other hand. The facial features are delicately rendered, with a profile view showing a straight nose and a slightly shadowed eye. The hair is styled upward and secured at the back. The person is wearing a long draped garment with flowing sleeves. The background is plain.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1775/80
- Medium
- transfer tracing with gray wash and graphite on oiled laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2221 × 3099 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original