The image shows a head and shoulders portrait of a person in profile view facing to the right. The person is depicted in a formal pose typical of 18th-century or early 19th-century engravings. Their hair is styled in a traditional manner of the time, with a curled style that seems to be either a wig or highly styled natural hair, pulled back at the nape. The person's facial features are sharp and well-defined, with a prominent nose and a subdued mouth expression. They are wearing a high-collared coat with a visible undershirt and a cravat or neck scarf, which is intricately tied and peeks out from underneath the coat. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held in their hands. The background consists of a simple circular grayscale pattern, creating a contrast that draws attention to the person's profile. The engraving is framed by a plain border with handwritten names or descriptors at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1796
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3195 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original