The image is a circular portrait showing a profile view of a man from the chest up. The man is positioned in profile, facing to the right side of the frame. His facial features include a prominent nose and full lips, and he has curly hair that extends to the nape of his neck. He is wearing a dark coat with a button visible and a high white cravat wrapped around his neck. There is no jewelry visible in the portrait. The background of the portrait is a plain, dark circular backdrop. The outer area of the image features handwritten text, including the name "Bewages" and a note indicating the artist, "Drawn & engrd by S. Mermin Philad."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1800
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3331 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original