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Peter the Great

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

National Gallery of Art

The image features a head and shoulders profile portrait of a man within an oval frame. The subject is positioned in a side view facing to the left. He has a prominent nose, curly shoulder-length hair styled in waves. The man wears a high-collared garment with intricate details and a brooch. A rectangular border surrounds the oval frame with the name "PIERRE Ier." The background is plain with a textured area around the frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
engraving over etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3244 × 4643 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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