The image shows an engraved portrait of a man from the shoulders up, facing to the right. The man has short, curly white hair, a prominent nose, and a strong chin. He is wearing a dark coat with a high collar and a white cravat around his neck. The background is a simple dark circle. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects. Writing under the portrait credits someone in Philadelphia for the engraving or drawing, signed "Ben West."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1798
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3277 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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