The image shows an elderly man in profile from the waist up, seated in a chair. He faces the right side, with his head slightly tilted forward. The man has facial features including a pronounced nose and a beard. He has sparse, graying hair and wears a draped garment. Fabric surrounds him as he is seated comfortably. In his lap, there is a dark hat. The background is textured and dark, contrasting with the lighter depiction of the man. The image is signed with elegant penmanship at the bottom right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1868
- Medium
- etching and aquatint on japan paper
- Dimensions
- 3104 × 5373 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original