The image shows an engraved portrait of a man in profile. His upper body is depicted, facing right with only the side of his face and the back of his head visible. He has wavy, short hair, a slightly high forehead, a prominent nose, and a strong chin. He is dressed in formal attire typical of the late 18th to early 19th century, wearing a dark coat with wide lapels and a cravat. The background is dark and circular, while the portrait is on textured paper with visible engrain. Below the portrait is a brown band with cursive writing that reads, "S. Helicon."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1804
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3228 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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