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The Engraver Joseph Tourny (Le graveur Joseph Tourny)

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a man sitting down with his arms on a surface. He is looking directly ahead. His face appears detailed with distinct features, wearing a cap and a loose garment with folded sleeves. The background is simple, suggesting a window or door frame, with horizontal lines for texture. In the lower portion, there is a smaller, upside-down sketch of a person's head done in fine lines and cross-hatching.

Artwork Details

Date
1857 (first printing)
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
3042 × 4769 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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