The image shows a profile portrait of a man from the shoulders up. The man faces right, showing a side view of his face. He has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and strong profile with visible sideburns. His hair is styled elaborately with curls on top and shorter curls on the sides and back. He wears a high-collared coat with a white cravat or ruffled shirt at the neck. The coat has a visible button at the collar, typical of formal historical portraits. There is no visible jewelry. The background consists of a dark circle on a neutral-toned square, with the signature "G. Day" on a light brown strip at the bottom of the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1804
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3149 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original