The image shows a profile portrait of a man, depicting his upper torso and head. The man is positioned in a side view, facing to the right. His facial features are strong and defined, with a sharp nose and a focused expression on his face. He has short, wavy hair that is neatly styled. He is wearing a dark, double-breasted coat with two visible buttons and a high collar. Underneath, a white cravat is wrapped around his neck. There are no additional adornments or objects visible in the image. The background is a simple gradient shading, providing contrast to the subject's features, and the picture is framed by an oval border. Below the image is a signature reading "B. W. Carter."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1807-1808
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3190 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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