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Old Man Shading his Eyes with His Hand

Rembrandt van Rijn

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a grayscale drawing of an old man shading his eyes with his hand. The man is positioned in the center, viewed from the front. He has a long white beard and is wearing a hat and a collared shirt. His left hand is raised to shield his eyes, which are turned to the right side. The background is a plain gray color with some scratch marks and a darker border around the edges. The drawing appears to be a study or a sketch. The overall style is simple yet expressive, focusing on the play of light and shadow.

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740 × 893 px
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