The image is a profile portrait showing the upper body of a man identified as Alexander Gibson. He is positioned in profile, facing to the right. The man has distinctively styled hair with tight curls, and his facial features are well-defined with a prominent nose and a firm chin. He is wearing a high-collared garment with a dark coat and a white cravat typical of the early 19th century, suggesting a formal or semi-formal appearance. The background is a simple, neutral tone, accentuating the subject within a circular frame. Below the portrait, "Alexander Gibson" is handwritten in a decorative script.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1808
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3197 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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