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Eastern Patriarch

James Barry

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts the upper half of a man's body shown in a dramatic pose. He is positioned with his upper body leaning slightly forward, and his right arm is raised, with the hand touching his head. His facial features are pronounced with deep lines and shadows, accentuating his furrowed brow and closed eyes. His hair is long and wavy, and he has a thick, flowing beard. He is wearing a loose-fitting garment with a visible belt around his chest area. In the background, there is a sketch of a landscape featuring distant mountains and what appears to be ancient ruins, with the sky filled with horizontal lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1803
Medium
pen-and-tusche lithograph
Dimensions
4716 × 3500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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