The image depicts a profile portrait of a person. The individual is shown from the chest up, facing right. They have a delicate facial structure with a prominent nose and chin. The person's expression is composed. Their hair is neatly styled with a powdered finish, tied with a ribbon at the back. The individual is wearing 18th-century clothing, including a high-collared shirt and a dark coat with visible buttons. The background consists of a dark-toned oval within a lighter outer area, commonly seen in traditional engraved portraits.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1801
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3212 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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