The image shows a portrait of a man depicted from the shoulders up in profile, facing to the right. The man has a prominent nose and closed lips. His hair is white, curly, tied back with a ribbon typical of 18th-century-style wigs. He is wearing a high-collared shirt with a ruffled front and a dark coat with a visible button on the shoulder. No other objects or jewelry are visible on him. The background is a plain, dark circular area, emphasizing the profile. The image includes an inscription around the portrait and a signature at the bottom, mentioning "St. Memin N. 32 South 3rd St. Philadelphia" and naming "Spaight."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1798
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4241 × 5274 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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