The image shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of a man in profile. He is facing to the right, with his body turned slightly to the side. The man has a pronounced nose and his hair is styled in voluminous curls flowing backward. He is wearing an ornate, high-collared coat with a large bow at the back. The coat is detailed with round buttons and has a cravat wrapped around his neck. There are no visible jewelry items, and the man is not holding any objects. The background is a simple, dark circular backdrop that contrasts with the cream-toned foreground. Below the portrait is a handwritten note, “Capitaine Landais. Pierre.”, providing a name for the person depicted.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1801
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3184 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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