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A Gentleman with a Walking Stick

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person in a dynamic stance with one foot slightly raised. They are positioned sideways, with one arm extended forward holding a cane and the other arm out to the side. The individual has a simplistic facial expression, pointy hair, and is dressed in a flowing coat, vest, and form-fitting pants. The background is plain with a textured paper.

Artwork Details

Date
early 1750s
Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
2431 × 4494 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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