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Cardinal Manning, 3rd plate

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

This print is a sketch of an elderly man's head and shoulders in profile. The man is facing the right with a slightly bent head. He has a pronounced nose, prominent cheekbones, deep-set eyes, and visible wrinkles. He is wearing a close-fitting cap and a high-necked garment, with short white hair visible around his ear. The background is plain beige paper.

Artwork Details

Medium
drypoint
Dimensions
3477 × 4825 px
Public Domain
Yes
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