The image shows the upper half of a man's body in profile, facing to the right. The subject has prominent facial features with a well-defined nose and closed lips. He has short, tightly curled hair. The man is wearing a formal jacket with a high collar, a waistcoat, and a cravat. There are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is a simple, dark circle, contrasting with the pale background outside the circle. Below the image is handwritten text that reads "Sperry," and along the arc of the portrait are the words "Drawn & engravd by S. Menin Philad."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1800
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3240 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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