The image shows a portrait sketch of a person's upper torso and head. The person is sitting in a slightly turned position, facing towards the left side of the frame. The sketch features soft, unfinished details of the facial features, highlighting a mustache and an ambiguous expression. The person's hair is depicted as loose curls around the head. The clothing is suggested with minimal and lightly drawn lines, possibly indicating a collared garment like a jacket. The background consists of crosshatched lines, creating a textured appearance, while the rest of the space is left blank to draw focus to the subject.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1879
- Medium
- etching and drypoint on light grey laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2741 × 3989 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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