The image is an engraved portrait of a man in profile, facing right. He is seated with a calm and dignified posture. The man has a prominent nose, firm jawline, deep-set eyes, and slightly pointed chin. His hair is styled in the late 18th to early 19th-century fashion, appearing white or light gray, combed back, and tied with a ribbon. He wears a dark coat with a high collar, a white vest, and a cravat around his neck. The background is a plain, dark oval framing the man, with cursive inscriptions attributing the work to St. Memin and stating it was created in Philadelphia. The border includes writing that says "Chs. Grove" below the portrait.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1798
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3224 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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