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Self-Portrait

Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image is a drawing of a person's upper body. The shoulders are faintly sketched while the head is fully rendered. The person is in a three-quarter view, looking over their left shoulder towards the viewer. The facial features are distinct with a mustache and a focused expression. The person's hair is curly and medium length, framing the face. There are no specific clothing details. The background is simple and unadorned, with the focus being on the person's head and facial expression.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1626/1641
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3037 × 4640 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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