The image is a portrait showing the profile of a person, presented from the shoulders up. The person is positioned sideways, with their face turned to the left. They have a prominent nose, smooth skin, and delicate features. Their hair appears to be curly and is partially covered by a detailed headpiece, possibly a turban or bonnet, with soft folds and a bow-like feature on top. They are wearing a garment with a high, frilled collar. The background is a dark, circular area that contrasts with the lighter tone of the figure, set against a plain tan background outside the circle. The lower portion of the image features handwritten text.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1797
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3156 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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