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Head of a Man Facing Left

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a close-up drawing of a man's head and shoulders viewed from the side, facing left. The man has a long beard, textured hair, aging facial features with deep-set eyes and expressive lines etched into his skin. The drawing style is sketchy with visible pencil or charcoal lines for texture and shading in the hair and beard. He appears to be wearing a simple garment with a visible collar. The background consists of slightly darker strokes emphasizing the form of the man's head without additional objects.

Artwork Details

Medium
black crayon
Dimensions
3467 × 4861 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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