The image is a portrait of a person shown from the shoulders up, in profile facing left. The person has a prominent nose and a softly rounded chin. Their hair is voluminous and curly, styled under a cap or headband. There are curls protruding and a decorative element tied at the back. The person is wearing clothing with layered ruffles around the neck. The background is a simple circular dark area, drawing focus to the person. The artwork is inscribed with the name "Mrs. Rodgers" and a signature with an address.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1797-1798
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3262 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original