The image is an etching of a man seated, shown from the waist up. He is slightly turned to the side, with his gaze towards the viewer. He has a mustache and curly, short hair. He wears a suit with a jacket, vest, and loosely knotted tie. He is holding a stack of books, including a smaller object with a silhouette of a person's head. Beside him is a violin and bow. The background is sparsely detailed with cross-hatching and shading.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1861
- Medium
- etching and drypoint on chine collé
- Dimensions
- 3521 × 4334 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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