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Thirteen Studies of Heads

Jean-Jacques de Boissieu

National Gallery of Art

The image features sketches of several older men in different poses and perspectives. Each sketch focuses on specific facial features, hair styles, and clothing details. One man is holding a fur muff, and a large cross hangs in the top right corner. The background is a plain light-colored canvas.

Artwork Details

Date
1770
Medium
etching in black on thin wove paper
Dimensions
3371 × 4376 px
Public Domain
Yes
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