The image is a portrait of a man's upper body from a side profile. He has a prominent nose and clean-shaven face, with thinning hair styled back and curls at the nape. The man wears a dark coat with a high collar, a visible button, and a high-collared shirt with elaborate ruffles. There is no jewelry or objects in sight. The background is a plain, textured gray circle that contrasts with the ivory tones of his attire. At the bottom, text reads "William Col.: Ruben Lindsay," with some words crossed out or overwritten.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1808
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3253 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original