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Peter the Great of Russia

Carl Guttenberg

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a man, captured in a classical pose. He has distinct facial features with a mustache and mid-length wavy hair. He is wearing a garment resembling a robe or a coat with a high collar, and a sash diagonally crosses his torso. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The portrait is enclosed in an ornate oval frame with intricate designs, and the background is a simple, textured surface.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite with gray wash on laid paper
Dimensions
3440 × 3750 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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