The image depicts a profile portrait of a person's upper body from the shoulders upwards. The individual is in a side-facing position with their face turned to show the right side in profile. They have a prominent nose, pursed lips, and wavy hair neatly styled. The person is wearing a high-collared garment, possibly a coat, over a white neck cloth or cravat. An earring is visible on one ear. The background features a dark circular design contrasting with the lighter foreground, emphasizing the individual's profile. The image is framed with a textured border, and handwritten text below identifies the person as John Lewis Gervais.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1800
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3672 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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