The image shows a portrait of a man in profile view facing right. He has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and firm chin, with short, curly hair typical of the late 18th to early 19th century. He is dressed in formal attire with a high-collared jacket and cravat. The focus is on the man's head and shoulders, with a plain, circular grayish-brown background. The portrait is within an oval frame and has a handwritten signature and the name "Geo. Thompson" at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1799
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3280 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original