The image shows an upper-body portrait of a person seated and facing slightly to the viewer's right. The person is sitting in a relaxed position, leaning back in a chair. Their facial features are expressive with emphasis on the brow and eyes, and they have short, dark hair. They are wearing a dark coat and a light-colored shirt, and appear to be holding an object, potentially a book, in their lap. In the background, there are rectangular shapes hinting at book spines or boxes on a surface, with the rest of the background being plain and neutral in color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1815
- Medium
- black ink wash and graphite on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2837 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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