The image displays a man's side profile facing right. He has distinctive facial features, including a sizable nose and chin. His expression is neutral, with curly hair styled back. The man wears a dark coat with a large collar over a white shirt with a high collar and neckcloth. The background is a dark circle surrounded by a lighter perimeter, creating an oval frame. Below the portrait, the name "John Drayton" is inscribed in fancy handwriting.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1809
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3135 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original