The image depicts an upper body portrait of a man in profile, facing right. His head is slightly tilted upward, showing his side profile. The man has a prominent nose, defined eyebrows, and a clean-shaven face, with short, tight curls framing his head. He wears a high-collared shirt under a buttoned coat, suggesting formal attire from a historical period. The background is plain and oval-shaped, with no specific details. The name "John Forbes" is written in an elegant script at the bottom of the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1804
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3248 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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