This image shows a detailed profile portrait of a woman, depicting her upper body up to the shoulders. She is facing to the right side of the image, with a prominent nose, slightly closed mouth, and eyes looking forward. Her curly hair is styled with an elaborate upward and backward sweep, held by a headband. She wears a light-colored garment with a high collar and ruffled lace trim. The woman wears hoop earrings and the background is a shaded circle. Engraved text in the circular border and section below identifies her as Mrs. Cummyngham, John.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1798
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4212 × 5371 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original