The image is a portrait of a woman shown in profile facing to the right. She has neatly styled wavy hair pulled back in a structured arrangement on her head. Her facial features are detailed, capturing a classic profile with a soft gaze. She wears a high-collared garment with ornate lacework around the neck and a double-stranded pearl necklace. The background is plain, set against a muted, textured circular backdrop. Below the image is the text "Mrs. Carter Mary" in an elegant script.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1801
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3161 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original