The image is an oval portrait showing an upper torso view of a man in profile, facing to the right. The man is positioned with his back slightly to the viewer and head turned to show a clear profile. His facial features include a prominent nose and lips, with deep-set eyes, and he has light-colored, short hair that appears wavy and combed to the side. He is wearing a high-collared garment with a cravat or neckcloth that is secured under his chin, and a coat with notable buttons visible. No jewelry is visible in the image. The background is a textured, dark shade that contrasts with the lighter tones of the man's features, with the image set against an off-white paper with the name "James Calhoun" inscribed below in cursive handwriting on a brown strip.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1803
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3272 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original