The image shows a profile portrait of a man, depicting him from the mid-chest upwards. The man is positioned in profile, facing to the right side of the image, with his head slightly tilted upwards. He has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and a sharp chin, and is depicted with a serious expression. His hair is light and curly, styled in a typical 18th or early 19th-century fashion, extending around his ears and at the back of his head. He is wearing a dark coat with a high collar and large buttons, over a light-colored cravat tied at the neck. There appear to be no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background of the image is a simple dark circular area, with his name, "E. Edwards," inscribed on the frame beneath the portrait, as well as the artist’s attribution, indicating it was drawn and engraved by I. S. Memmin.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1799
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3232 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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