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Valentine Green

Valentine Green after Lemuel Francis Abbott

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man with a strong gaze, facial features including a high forehead, pronounced cheekbones, and a slightly pointed chin. He has light, curly, voluminous hair styled in a classic 18th-century manner. He is dressed in formal attire with a dark coat and ornate white cravat. The background shows a dark interior with a glimpse of an outdoor landscape on the left. The portrait is labeled "Valentine Green" at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1788
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3486 × 4416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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