The image shows a bust-length profile portrait of a man facing to the right. The man is depicted from the shoulders up, with his head turned to the side. His facial features are detailed, including a prominent nose and high forehead. He has wavy hair styled back. The man wears formal attire, a dark coat with a high collar and a white cravat at the neck, typical of historical clothing from the 18th or early 19th century. There are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is a plain, dark circular field surrounded by a lighter cream color. The artwork is signed "Drawn & engrd. by J. Morin, Phild." at the bottom, with the name "A: Wilson" on the lower edge.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1802
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3366 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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