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Aesopvs (Aesop)

Francisco Goya after Diego Velázquez

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a person standing upright, facing slightly to the right. The individual has a relaxed posture, with one hand resting in the folds of their garment. The person has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose, slightly open mouth, and curly, unkempt hair. They wear a long flowing garment with draped fabrics around their feet. In the background, there is a vertically lined pattern with the word "ÆSOPVS" above the person, identifying them as Aesop. The composition is sketch-like with fine lines and shading to depict details.

Artwork Details

Date
1778
Medium
etching [working proof]
Dimensions
3586 × 4853 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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