The image shows a bust-length portrait of a man in profile, focusing on his head and upper torso. He is positioned facing to the right side of the composition. The man's facial features include a prominent nose, a slightly pointed chin, and eyes that are directed towards the right. His hair is voluminous, styled with a neat wave, tied at the back with a ribbon in a classical style. He wears clothing typical of the 18th-century style, including a dark coat with a high collar and a prominent white cravat or ruffled shirt at the neckline. In the background, there is a round vignette enhancing the focus on the man's profile. The bottom part of the image features a handwritten name, "John V. Ludlow," on a slightly darker strip of paper than the primary background, indicating the subject's identity.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1798
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3155 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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