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A French Gentleman Standing

Jacques André Portail

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a male figure in a dynamic pose. The man is standing with one foot forward and turning his upper body to the side, while his head is slightly turned away from the viewer, revealing the profile view of his face. He has a prominent nose, hair styled back into a small ponytail or queue typical of the 18th century, and is wearing a three-cornered hat, a long coat, knee-length breeches, and stockings. The man's coat appears voluminous with visible folds, and one arm is slightly bent and placed on his hip. The background is a plain, neutral paper texture.

Artwork Details

Medium
black and red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
2964 × 5122 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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