The image shows a profile view of a man's upper body. He is positioned facing to the right, possibly seated, with a slightly elevated head. His facial features include a prominent forehead, a long nose, and a strong chin, with tightly curled hair that is styled backward. He is wearing a formal coat with a high collar, typical of late-18th to early-19th-century fashion, visible with a hint of a ruffled shirt or stock beneath the coat. There is no visible jewelry or held objects. The background is a dark circular area lending a shadow effect behind him, contrasting with the lighter surrounding space. There is some text written below indicating the artistic credit and likely the subject's name - "Van Polanen."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1800
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3260 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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