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Head of an Old Man

Attributed to Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a close-up view of a person's face, revealing only the upper portion of the individual's head from the nose upwards, with the forehead slightly visible. The person is gazing upward with eyes partially closed. The facial features include a prominent forehead, deep-set eyes, and high cheekbones. The person's hair is long and flowing, blending into a substantial beard that extends downward. The drawing is monochromatic, created using a sketching technique. There is no visible clothing or additional objects shown. The background is a plain, textured brown surface.

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk, heightened with white, on brown paper
Dimensions
4238 × 3533 px
Public Domain
Yes
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