The image displays an oval portrait of a man in a side profile view, showing his upper shoulders and head. The man is seated, facing left, with prominent facial features including a nose and chin. His hair is styled in a traditional manner of the era, with curls at the sides and possibly tied back. He is dressed in a dark coat with a high collar and a white ruffled cravat. The background is a plain, dark oval contrasting with the lighter area around his head. Below the portrait, the name "Wm a Hill" is inscribed, along with a note indicating the artist and possibly the location of creation.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1799
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3251 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original