The image shows a side profile of an individual, with the portrait capturing most of the upper torso and head. The person is positioned facing to the right, looking straight ahead. The subject has medium-length hair styled in waves. The facial features include a prominent nose and pronounced chin. The individual is wearing a dark overcoat with large buttons, and a high-collared white shirt or cravat is visible underneath. The background of the image is a plain, circular vignette. The paper below the vignette contains handwritten text, possibly the names "Th. Gilpin" and "John Denks," while the edges of the paper show signs of aging with a few stains.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1803-1805
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3175 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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