The image is a profile portrait of a person, showing their upper body from the shoulders up. The individual is positioned in a side view facing to the left. They have distinct facial features with a pronounced nose and high forehead, along with tightly curled hair that is styled back and tied at the nape. The person is wearing a dark, buttoned coat with a high collar and a white cravat or necktie. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is a simple circular dark tone, and there is a signature below the image that reads "Drawn & engd by St. Memin Philad," along with the name "Chanceaume" written below.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1801
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3232 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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