The image is a classic portrait drawing of a man in profile, showing only the upper body and head. He is facing right with an upright and formal posture. The man has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose, clean-shaven face, and voluminous, wavy hair tied at the back. He is dressed in a formal coat with a high collar and a white cravat. The background is a simple, circular gradient, and at the bottom, there is a handwritten note that reads "Hugh Mercer."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1808
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3214 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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