The image depicts a man in profile, facing to the right. He has sharp features, a closed mouth, a prominent nose, and hair tied back in a ponytail with a ribbon. He is wearing a dark coat with visible buttons, a high collar, and a light-colored cravat. The background is a dark, circular vignette, with the name "Aaron Burr" written in cursive on a rectangular light background in the lower portion of the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1798-1803
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3195 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original