The image is a portrait engraving of a person's upper body, focused on their head, shoulders, and upper chest in profile view facing right. The person has a prominent nose, composed facial expression, curly light-colored hair styled back, and is wearing a high-collared garment under a dark coat with visible lapel. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a simple, neutral-toned circular area. The name "Peter Johnston" is written at the bottom in calligraphic script.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1808
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3154 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original