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A Blacksmith (Un Forgeron)

Eugène Delacroix

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an illustration of two figures. One figure is in the foreground, standing upright with a muscular build, curly hair, and wearing an open-collared shirt with rolled-up sleeves. This figure's face is obscured by shadow. One arm is extended sideways, and the other rests on an open book. In the background, another figure is partially visible leaning over a table. The scene is dark, with no discernible details other than the figures, some architectural outlines, and a decorative border with etched patterns and a small bird-like creature at the bottom left.

Artwork Details

Date
1833
Medium
aquatint and drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
9332 × 13020 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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