The image shows a person's upper body depicted in a profile view, facing right. The person's head is slightly turned to the side, showing their facial profile with a prominent nose and defined jawline. The hair is styled in short, tight curls. They are wearing a high-collared coat with a cravat tied in a bow at the neck, featuring visible buttons. The background is a dark, circular vignette. Script at the bottom identifies the name 'John Wharton' and credits an artist from Philadelphia for the drawing and engraving.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1799
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3226 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original