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Self-Portrait, Drawing

Georg Friedrich Schmidt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person seated at a table, leaning slightly forward with their left hand resting on the surface and holding a quill or pencil. The individual's facial features include slightly raised eyebrows, a straight nose, and full lips. The person has short hair partially covered by a rounded cap. They are wearing a shirt with ruffled sleeves and a cloak or jacket. The background features an intricately detailed textured pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
1752
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3453 × 4228 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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