Claude-Jacques Notté

French, 1752 - 1837

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The image features an upper-body illustration of a person. The individual is positioned slightly turned to their left. They are facing outward towards the viewer. The subject appears to be male and is wearing a tricorn hat, which is a classic naval hat, and a tailored double-breasted coat, typical of the 18th-century naval attire. His facial features include a slightly upturned nose and a stern expression. The textures of his long hair extend from beneath the hat. Surrounding the individual are naval elements, such as ropes and masts. The setting appears to be on a ship, with the presence of smoke or clouds suggesting a possible battle. The background is filled with rigging and sails, reinforcing the nautical theme. The illustration is framed in a patterned border, resembling an inset within the larger beige-toned paper sheet. Beneath the image, there is text in French providing a description related to the person's military rank and historic significance.
Carl Guttenberg, John Paul Jones, Commodore au Service des Etats Unis de l'Amérique (John Paul Jones, Commodore in the Service of the United States of America), 1780, etching and engraving on laid paper, The McNeil Americana Collection, 2015.29.3

John Paul Jones, Commodore au Service des Etats Unis de l'Amérique (John Paul Jones, Commodore in the Service of the United States of America)

Carl Guttenberg · 1780 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.29.3