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Portrait of a Boy

French 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an upper body portrait of a person facing forward but slightly turned to their left. The person has delicate facial features, long wavy hair, and is wearing an elaborate coat over a high-collared garment. Their left hand is on their chest, and their right hand is on the back of a chair. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
black chalk heightened with white chalk on blue laid paper
Dimensions
3467 × 4761 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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