The image is a portrait of a woman named Miss Bay. She is depicted in a side profile view, with her head turned to the left. Her facial features include a delicate nose, rounded chin, slightly parted lips, and an upward gaze. She has curly hair that falls past her shoulders and is wearing a dress with a ruffled lace collar. There are no visible jewelry or objects in her hands. The background includes a shaded circular area that contrasts with the lighter outer portion of the image. The text "Miss Bay" is written in an ornate script below the portrait.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1798
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3217 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original