The image depicts the head and upper torso of a man in profile, facing left. He is in a classic profile portrait pose, displaying his facial features, including a prominent nose, full lips, and a smooth complexion. The man's hair is styled in voluminous curls typical of the 18th century. He wears formal attire with a high-collared coat and a cravat around his neck. The background is a simple, dark circular backdrop, and the image is framed by a brown border with handwriting that identifies him as Mag Genl Stephen Van Rensselaer.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1797
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3402 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original