The image depicts a man in profile view, facing to the right. The man is upright, with his head turned to the side against a circular dark background. His prominent facial features include a defined nose and curly hair framing his face. He wears a formal coat with a high collar, large buttons, and a white cravat around his neck. Below the portrait is the handwritten text "de Wessinny," with additional text near the base stating "Drawn & engd by S. Meman Philadel." The portrait is set against an aged, textured paper background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1801
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3273 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original