The image depicts a profile portrait of an individual from the chest up. The person is facing to the right, with their head turned in profile. They have a prominent nose and a strong jawline. Their hair is styled neatly, appearing short and curled, with a distinct wave pattern and pulled back with a bow. The person is wearing a dark coat or jacket with a high collar and a white cravat wrapped around their neck, fastened with a button near the shoulder. The background is a dark oval vignette, contrasting with the light-colored clothing and light skin tone of the face. There is plain background serving to focus attention on the portrait subject. At the bottom of the image, "Sam. Thatcher" is handwritten in cursive on a light brown background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1805
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3294 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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