The image depicts an upper body profile of a man, captured from the chest upwards. He is positioned to the left, facing sideways, with a focused gaze towards the right side of the image. His facial features are detailed, with a prominent nose and a subtle jawline. The man's hair is styled in tight curls, neatly arranged around his head. He is dressed in a 19th-century outfit, featuring a dark coat with large buttons and a high-collared shirt complemented by a ruffled cravat. The background is a simple, circular grey shade. The bottom of the image contains the name "J.G. Smith" written in an elegant script on a parchment-like strip.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1809
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3249 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original