The image shows a man in profile facing right. He has prominent facial features, including a nose, chin, and lips. His hair is styled in curls typical of the late 18th to early 19th century and is gray. He wears a dark coat over a white cravat. There are no visible accessories. The background is a plain dark circle. Below the portrait is the text "M. Clay, March 25th 1800." And on a separate brown section below is handwritten "Mathew Clay."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1800
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3354 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original