The image shows a portrait of a man depicted from the shoulders up, in profile, facing to the right. He is positioned upright with a slight backward tilt of the head, displaying a strong, defined jawline and sideburns. His hair is neatly styled, with soft curls and a slightly voluminous look. He wears a high-collared military uniform adorned with epaulets featuring tasseled details on the shoulder. Along the uniform, decorative buttons and intricate lines are visible, indicating a high rank. The man is not holding any objects, and no jewelry is visible. The background is a plain dark circle, which contrasts with the light-colored outline of his head, creating a striking profile against the simple backdrop.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1809
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 6641 × 7925 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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