The image is an engraved portrait of a person in profile, facing right. The person is seated or standing upright with a slight inclination in their posture. The facial features are distinct, including a pronounced nose and a well-defined chin. The person's hair is curly and styled away from the face. They are wearing a formal jacket, a high-collared shirt, and a cravat. There are no visible accessories. The background is a plain circular area creating a vignette effect around the subject. The name "Simon Chaudron" is at the bottom, along with the note that the drawing was made by T. Memin in Philadelphia. The portrait is encased in a rectangular border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1801
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3289 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original