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Alphonse Hirsch

Edgar Degas (artist); Jean-François Liegme (printer)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man with a full beard and mustache, short swept-back hair, and closed eyes. He is wearing a dark textured garment, and the background is a plain textured surface. The image is in sepia tones, with shading and lines for detail.

Artwork Details

Date
1875, printed 1959
Medium
drypoint and aquatint on thick wove paper [restrike]
Dimensions
2463 × 4435 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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