The image shows a profile portrait of a man depicted from the chest up, facing to the viewer's left. He is positioned in a seated or standing posture, as only his upper torso and head are visible. The man's facial features include a prominent nose, closed lips, and he is wearing glasses. His hair is long, tied back, and secured with a ribbon or similar material into a queue. He is dressed in formal attire, consisting of a dark coat with visible buttons and a high, ruffled white shirt or cravat. The background is a plain, medium-shaded circle contrasting with a lighter outer area. The piece is marked with a handwritten inscription at the bottom, identifying the subject as "Laurence Muse."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1808
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3342 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original