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Alexander Gabriel Descamps

Paul Gavarni

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing in a relaxed posture. He is facing slightly to the left, with his head turned forward. The man has a full beard and mustache, neatly styled hair, and is wearing a long, loose-fitting garment resembling a robe. He also wears boots and holds a small book in his left hand. In the background, there is a large draped curtain to the right and a decorative piece of furniture on the left side. The setting is depicted with attention to line and texture, highlighting details of clothing and background elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1853
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3309 × 5002 px
Public Domain
Yes
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