The image is a detailed profile portrait of a woman. She is shown facing to the right, with delicate facial features including a defined nose and closed lips. The woman has large, voluminous curly hair that extends widely around her head. She is wearing period-appropriate clothing with a high neckline adorned with lace or ruffles. The background is a dark circle on a lighter rectangular canvas, with signatures and text below the image detailing the artist and sitter's name.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1798
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3159 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original