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Portrait of a Young Man

French 18th Century

National Gallery of Art

The painting depicts a man looking towards us, his body slightly turned to the right. He has fair skin, prominent cheekbones, an upturned nose, and red lips in a slight smile. His light gray curly hair has been put in a low ponytail at the back of this neck. He is dressed in a pale green garment with a striped green scarf around his neck. His hands are on the right, holding an indistinct gray object. The background is a mix of brown and gray tones.

Artwork Details

Date
possibly c. 1770
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
3655 × 4444 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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