The image depicts a side profile bust of a man, capturing him from the chest upwards. The man is facing right with his head slightly upright. He has light-colored hair styled in late 18th-century fashion, featuring soft curls and a prominent wave at the front, with the back tied in a queue. His facial features include a prominent nose and a firm jawline. The man wears a dark coat with a high collar and visible buttons, and a white cravat around his neck. The background is a dark circular field fading into a light border. Below the portrait is the handwritten signature "John Van Ness."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1806
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3241 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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