The image displays a side profile portrait of a man, featuring the upper half of his torso. The man is portrayed in profile, facing to the right. He has distinct facial features including a prominent nose and a slightly rounded chin. His short curly hair is neatly styled, and he is dressed in a dark coat with large buttons. Underneath, he wears a white cravat around his neck. The background is a dark circular area contrasting with the lighter paper surrounding it, giving the portrait a cameo-style appearance. The name "Thos. Deveaux" is inscribed on the paper below the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1808
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3259 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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