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Old Man

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man from the back, depicting his upper body down to the thighs. The man is seated and turned towards the right side of the image, with his left arm partly visible. His head is slightly tilted down, and his facial features are delicate with a visible profile, showing a prominent nose and chin. His hair is short and neatly drawn with fine lines. The man is depicted without clothing. There are no discernible jewelry or objects being held. The background consists of cross-hatching lines. The overall shading and contouring are achieved through fine line work, highlighting the musculature and form of the body.

Artwork Details

Medium
silverpoint on prepared paper
Dimensions
3344 × 4660 px
Public Domain
Yes
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