This is a profile portrait showing only the upper part of a man's body, from the mid-chest upwards. The man, depicted in a side view, is facing to the right. He has curly, well-groomed hair that is short and brushed back from his forehead. His facial features include a prominent nose and a firm jawline. He is wearing a high-collared shirt with a cravat tied at his neck, and a dark coat with a visible button on the shoulder. The background of the image is a circular, shaded area that contrasts with the lighter, outer margin. Below the portrait is the handwritten name "John Dawson."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1809
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3170 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original