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Auguste Rodin

John Henry Ellsworth Whitney, after Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image is a head-and-shoulders side profile portrait of a man in a sketch or drawing style. The man is facing the left, with his head slightly tilted up. He has a strong nose, high cheekbones, full beard and mustache, and dark, textured hair. The individual has no visible clothing or accessories. The background has a textured pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
1880s
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
2985 × 3739 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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