This image is a portrait of a person's upper body, from the upper chest upwards, in profile facing to the right. The individual has distinct facial features with a prominent nose and a slightly clenched jaw. Their hair is styled in waves and tied back at the nape. The person is wearing a simple, dark garment. The portrait is presented in an oval shape on a textured, yellowed paper with an inscription below it reading "Washington." in an elegant script. The background of the image is a plain, dark oval contrasting with the lighter depiction of the person. The surrounding area outside the portrait has a brownish tone.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1800
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2893 × 3968 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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