This is a drawing of a man showing his upper body from just below the shoulders. The man is facing slightly to his right, with his face turned towards the viewer. He has curly dark hair, a prominent nose, and defined cheekbones. His expression is neutral. He is wearing a high-collared shirt or cravat and a dark coat with the collar turned up. There is a signed name at the bottom left of the drawing. The background is plain and neutral-toned, emphasizing the subject within an oval frame.

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Self-Portrait

John Vanderlyn (American, 1775 - 1852)

c. 1803/1804

Medium: lithograph on wove paper; laid down
Classification: Print
Dimensions: overall (diameter): 22.8 x 17.8 cm (9 x 7 in.)
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: John Davis Hatch Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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