The image shows a profile view of a man's upper body, facing to the left. He is depicted from the chest up, sitting in an upright position. The man has strong, defined facial features, with a sharp nose, full lips, and visible eyelashes. He has light-colored, curly hair that is styled short and neatly. He is wearing a dark, high-collared coat with two visible large buttons on the front and a white cravat tied around his neck. The background is plain, with the image set in a circular frame against a light-colored backdrop. There is no visible jewelry or objects he is holding. Below the circular portrait, there is a handwritten name, “Cerpignon,” on a light brown strip.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1800
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3251 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original