The image depicts a man in a profile view from the upper body up. He has light-colored hair, a prominent nose, and a defined jawline. He is wearing a dark-colored coat with a high collar and large buttons, as well as a white cravat with ruffled detailing at the neck. The background is a simple, muted circular area framing the subject, with rectangular border text at the bottom reading "Hugh Nelson."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1808
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3235 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original