The image is a profile portrait of a man, showing his upper body from the chest up. He is positioned in a side view, facing to the right. His facial features include a prominent nose and a sharp chin, with curly hair closely cropped around his head. The man is dressed in formal attire, wearing a high-collared shirt and a coat with broad lapels. The detailed engraving captures subtle textures in the fabric. There are no visible signs of jewelry or objects being held. The background is a simple, dark oval that contrasts with the light-colored page on which the portrait is printed. Beneath the image is a handwritten notation that reads: "Dr. Potter. Nathaniel."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1804
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4171 × 5288 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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