The image shows a portrait of a man depicted in profile from the shoulders up, facing to the right. His position is upright, and he appears to be seated or standing, though only the upper part of his body is visible. The man's facial features include a straight nose and a firm chin, and his hair is short, curly, and light in color. He is wearing a high-collared, dark coat with large buttons visible on the side and a lighter shirt collar peeking from under the coat. The background is a plain, circular area, distinct from the rectangular border surrounding it. At the bottom of the image is a strip with script text reading "Meriwether Lewis."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1803/1807
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4200 × 5108 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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