The image shows a profile engraving of a man facing to the right. The man is depicted in a formal pose with only his head, neck, and shoulders visible. He has a powdered wig with curls and a pulled-back queue at the nape of his neck. The man has a prominent nose, a strong jawline, and a neutral expression. He is dressed in a dark coat with a high collar and a cravat at the neck. There are no visible accessories or objects in his hands. The background is a plain circle of shading, and below the image is a handwritten script.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1798
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3244 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original