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Self-Portrait

Hubert François Gravelot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person seated with one leg extended on a chair, drawing or writing on a pad or canvas. The person is depicted in profile with defined facial features, curly hair tied back, dressed in artist attire. Their hands are busy sketching with a drawing tool. Artistic materials surround them, like a palette and brush, in an artist's studio setting. A pedestal with a bust is nearby. In the background, human figures are seen in an architectural setting with arches and columns.

Artwork Details

Date
1730/1750
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
2959 × 4585 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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