The image is a detailed profile portrait of a man's upper body facing to the right. The man has sharp facial features with a prominent nose, styled voluminous hair, and wears a high-collared garment typical of the early 19th century with a white cravat. The background is a dark circular tonality, emphasizing the subject. The overall image appears to be a lithograph or engraving capturing the era's attention to detail in portrait artistry.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1808
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3237 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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