The image shows a profile view of an individual's upper body and head. The person is facing left, showing the side of the face and hair. The facial features include a prominent nose and lightly curved lips. The individual has wavy, voluminous hair styled away from the face. They wear a dark coat with a high collar and a white neck cloth. The background has a circular frame with a simple, dark, textured design. A label at the bottom of the image reads "Drawn & engr. by St. Memin Phila.d". The border of the image is light in color, with handwriting that reads "Dr. John Mongés".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1800
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3518 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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