The image portrays the head and upper torso of a man in profile, facing left. The man has a prominent nose and a slightly curved lip. He has curly hair typical of the late 18th or early 19th century. He wears a dark coat with a high collar and a white cravat. The background is circular and dark, with the rest of the paper in a lighter tone, resembling a frame. Below the portrait is a band with the text "Simon Seaton." The signature “St. Memin No. 27 Pine St. N. York” is below the portrait circle.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1797
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3256 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original