The image shows a profile view of a woman depicted from the chest upward. She is positioned facing left, showcasing her facial features prominently in the profile. She has a round face with a prominent nose and appears to be of an older age, with curly hair that is partly visible beneath a cap. Her hair is mostly hidden by a white bonnet with ruffled edges, which is tied with a dark ribbon or cloth at the back. The woman is dressed in a dark garment and a striped scarf or shawl draped around her shoulders and neck. There are no visible items of jewelry or objects in her hands. The background of the image is a simple dark oval, and beneath the oval, there is handwritten text reading "Mrs. Wescott."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1798
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3218 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original