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Old Woman Sleeping

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elderly man sitting with his head resting on his left hand, with his eyes closed. He is wearing a headscarf or turban, fur collar, glove, and a decorative bracelet or bangle on his wrist. The background consists of crosshatched lines.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1635/1637
Medium
etching
Dimensions
2877 × 3682 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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