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Pope Benedict XV (Benoit XV)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

This is a sketch of a man's face, showing the head and a small portion of the upper torso. The man's head is depicted from a frontal position. His facial features are detailed through fine lines and shading, with prominent cheekbones, eyes, a relatively large nose, and lips that are slightly pursed or neutral. The hair appears dark and is closely cropped around the head. The drawing suggests he may be wearing a light-colored shirt, discernible by the outline of a collar. There are no visible details of jewelry or objects being held. The background of the image is plain, focusing entirely on the intricately detailed face.

Artwork Details

Date
1917
Medium
etching and aquatint on wove paper
Dimensions
3465 × 4379 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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