The image is a portrait of a person facing right, displaying a profile view. The individual is portrayed in an upright position with detailed facial features, including notable cheekbones, a classical profile, and neatly styled wavy hair. The subject is dressed in period clothing such as a high-collared shirt and a dark coat with visible buttons. There are no visible accessories or objects in the image. The background is a plain, circular gray area with a simple border framing the portrait. Below the border, the handwritten name "Archibald Pleasants" is displayed.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1808
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3500 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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