The image shows a profile portrait of a man from the shoulders up, facing right. He is seated with a formal posture. The man has defined facial features, including a prominent nose and curly hair, possibly gray or white. He is wearing a dark coat and a high collar. There are no visible accessories. The background is a dark circular vignette against a pale paper tone. The bottom of the engraving includes handwritten notes with the name "S. B. Erwin" in script.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1798
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3144 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original